ReviewBritish medical bulletin2026
Regional musculoskeletal pain in workers-is the traditional medical model increasing disability?
Review in British medical bulletin, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
introductionMusculoskeletal disorders frequently cause work disability. For low back pain, a de-medicalized approach is advocated, whereas a biomedical approach is taken for shoulder and elbow/forearm pain. SOURCES OF DATA: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar. AREAS OF AGREEMENT: Guidelines for the management of low back pain recommend de-medicalization, rapid mobilization, avoidance of imaging, second-line use of pharmacological treatments, and an emphasis on self-management and remaining in or rapidly returning to work. AREAS OF CONTROVERSY: Despite evidence for many treatment modalities, shoulder pain and elbow/forearm pain are still managed using a biomedical model that separates conditions into distinct diseases and treats them accordingly. GROWING POINTS: Should pain at the shoulder and elbow/forearm be de-medicalized, with greater emphasis on maintaining mobility and work participation? AREAS TIMELY FOR DEVELOPING RESEARCH: Testing integrated occupational and health interventions for musculoskeletal disorders, focusing on their effectiveness in work rehabilitation and reducing disability.
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