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Work‐related effort thrombosis in a millwright: A case report
Author(s) -
Pysklywec Michael,
Cina Claudio S.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
american journal of industrial medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 104
eISSN - 1097-0274
pISSN - 0271-3586
DOI - 10.1002/ajim.20888
Subject(s) - medicine , thrombosis , presentation (obstetrics) , venous thrombosis , physical therapy , surgery
Background Effort thrombosis refers to axillosubclavian vein thrombosis secondary to physical activities of the upper extremity. Methods This report describes the clinical presentation of effort thrombosis in a millwright and reviews the literature for occupational reports of this condition. Results While there is a paucity of literature reporting an occupational association, work related physical demands on the upper extremity appears to increase the risk of axillosubclavian impingement and thrombosis in certain patients. Conclusion Effort thrombosis is a rare vascular condition of the upper extremity that may be seen in workers with repetitive, forceful, or overhead arm activities. Am. J. Ind. Med. 54:244–247, 2011. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.