This is an outstanding book of enduring value to a wide field of health and safety professionals and serious students.
Occupational Safety and Health
Michael Hutson's book describes the syndromes and the various views dispassionately. It is an invaluable source of references.
Journal of Orthopaedic Medicine, 1998
The information contained in the text is well referenced, current and correctly represents teh views of a wide range of authors who have published in peer reviewed journals in this area. Although a lot of material contained in the book can be found elsewhere, the comprehensive coverage of the topic, its history, diagnosis and treatment, is what differentiates this text from others. The book is well organised and easy to read: in fact, the author should be complimented on his writing style. Many books have attempted to cover the historical perspective of this condition but I know of none which have done it as well. [...] I would recommend it as a valuable adjunct to their library.
Australian Physiotherapy, 1998
This hardback book is a comprehensive and authoritative work on a topical subject. The material is presented clearly and follows a logical format. Chapters on the historical perspective, concepts and controversies, referred pain and ergonomics precede what are perhaps the two main chapters, on Type 1 and Type 2 WRULDS. All the recognised conditions affecting the upper limb, which may be work-related, are detailed, with information on aetiology, clinical features, examination findings, management and outcomes... The chapter on Type 2 WRULDS is particularly interesting, as this describes the diffuse form of disorder, the existence of which is denied by some doctors... (The book) is illustrated with numerous excellent photographs and line drawings, including many detailing the anatomical features. Each chapter ends with a comprehensive reference list which is easy to follow. It would probably be perfectly possible to pick up this book for reference to specific disorders, but anyone working in the field of upper limb disorders would find it useful to read the whole text to put the individual problems encountered into perspective. This book would be a valuable addition to any department library.
Judy Thurgood, Head Occupational Therapist, Wexham
This book provides a relatively balanced approach to these challenging patients. While emphasizing the basics it yields a new perspective, which will make intervention and comments more useful to all parties involved. It is worth the read.
Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal, 2000
