[Musculoskeletal disorders: how to recognize them as occupational diseas].
Troubles musculo-squelettiques : comment les reconnaître en maladie professionnelle ?
Résumé
Musculoskeletal disorders: how to recognize them as occupational disease? Musculoskeletal disorders can be recognized as occupational diseases. The declaration of an occupational disease is the responsibility of the victim. The doctor has the duty to inform his patient about the advantages and disadvantages related to this declaration which are related to the medical and socio-professional situation of each patient. In parallel, the intervention of the occupational physician can support the return to and the staying at work of the patient-worker.