Upper Extremity Pain

Upper Extremity Pain 

Extreme upper extremity pain has been linked to lower quality of life scores, limited independence, and increased rate of unemployment.

 

The Evidence behind this Recommendation

  • A study done by Lundqvist et al, shows that the only complication associated with lower quality of life scores was the existence of upper extremity pain
  • 30% of patients with upper limb pain report a limitation of independence 

                                                                  (Lundqvist, et al, 1991)