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The title of this chapter contains three key elements: (1) epidemiology, (2) musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and (3) workplace factors. In order to understand how these three elements are linked, it is necessary to separately define each element.

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Funding was provided by the Hand Center, Wichita, KS. As part of the grant/funding, the information contained becomes public domain after 3 years from the date of publication and the authors retain the right to use these materials in continuing education programs and future works without additional written approval as long as appropriate acknowledgement of the source is provided.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedics, University of Kansas School of Medicine—Wichita, Wichita, KS, USA

    J. Mark Melhorn M.D. (Associate Clinical Professor)

  2. The Hand Center, P.A., 625 N. Carriage Parkway, Suite 125, Wichita, KS, 67208-4510, USA

    J. Mark Melhorn M.D. (Associate Clinical Professor)

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    Izabela Z. Schultz

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Melhorn, J.M. (2014). Epidemiology of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Workplace Factors. In: Gatchel, R., Schultz, I. (eds) Handbook of Musculoskeletal Pain and Disability Disorders in the Workplace. Handbooks in Health, Work, and Disability. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-0612-3_10

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