Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Radial tunnel syndrome, a type of repetitive stress injury, occurs when the radial nerve (the nerve that serves the upper limb) becomes swollen due to friction from the forearm and elbow. Sometimes, doctors can misdiagnose this condition as “tennis elbow” because the symptoms can feel similar to patients. Those who usually sustain the injuries associated with radial tunnel syndrome include frequent keyboard users, musicians, truck drivers, and those in other related occupations. Though ceasing these activities can help a person recover from the syndrome, other times the symptoms can be more severe and may even be permanent.
If your repetitive strain injury is sustained while at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. To learn more about radial tunnel syndrome and your rights as an injured worker, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. today at 800-346-5529.
Symptoms of Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Symptoms of radial tunnel syndrome can include the following:
- Aches and pains around or near the elbow
- Weakened or tired forearm muscles
- Tenderness near the elbow
- Weakness of the hand
In order to make sure you receive all of the workers’ compensation benefits to which you are entitled, you should consider hiring an experienced attorney to help you with your claim. That way, you can let a legal professional handle the paperwork, deadlines and other details of the case, while you recover from your injury.
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If you have been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. today at 800-346-5529 to learn how we can help you.
