RE: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury
Thanks for all the great info Pearl! I forget some of those easy things day to day. Lynn Burton Lab Assoc I Animal Disease Lab Galesburg, Il 309-344-2451 From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of gerv...@aol.com [gerv...@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 9:22 PM To: sbree...@nmda.nmsu.edu; mcaul...@umdnj.edu; lori.gar...@medtronic.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury Sounds like you have been long overdue for a motorized microtome, cover slipper, immuno stainer and some good ergo forceps. It really makes a difference. Why keep abusing your body and becoming a cripple. Pearl from New Orleans In a message dated 7/27/2011 1:24:49 P.M. Central Daylight Time, sbree...@nmda.nmsu.edu writes: I've just added DeQuervain's tendonitis to my repertoire! It joins bilateral carpal tunnel (repaired successfully) and trigger finger (two repaired, three developing). You'd THINK I could say it's time to quit but the boss has threatened to put sugar in my gas tank. Oh, bother... ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury
I recently went to the doctor about pain in my thumb (joint closest to the wrist) and was told it is arthritis and for opening jars I should get one of those kitchen jar openers. Either the under the counter or a hand held one. Roberta -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cathy Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:02 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury Has anyone experienced problems with the histotechnologists or Pathologist's Assistants developing wrist injuries from opening the small specimen containers all day on the grossing bench? If so, how did you address this issue? We have had occupational health assess the process; there haven't been any suggestions yet. Cathy Kelowna, B.C. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury
I bought a big countertop jar opener a few years back for the same reason, only we have very large jars that we can't even get our little female hands around. The jar opener was supposed to open all sizes, but it wasn't able to open either our large ones or our small ones. Big waste! I hope you find something that works. Maybe one of us should invent jars that are really airtight and still easy to open! Lori -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Roberta Horner Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 5:16 AM To: Cathy; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury I recently went to the doctor about pain in my thumb (joint closest to the wrist) and was told it is arthritis and for opening jars I should get one of those kitchen jar openers. Either the under the counter or a hand held one. Roberta -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cathy Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:02 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury Has anyone experienced problems with the histotechnologists or Pathologist's Assistants developing wrist injuries from opening the small specimen containers all day on the grossing bench? If so, how did you address this issue? We have had occupational health assess the process; there haven't been any suggestions yet. Cathy Kelowna, B.C. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet [CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY NOTICE] Information transmitted by this email is proprietary to Medtronic and is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is private, privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or it appears that this mail has been forwarded to you without proper authority, you are notified that any use or dissemination of this information in any manner is strictly prohibited. In such cases, please delete this mail from your records. To view this notice in other languages you can either select the following link or manually copy and paste the link into the address bar of a web browser: http://emaildisclaimer.medtronic.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury
That could also be tendonitis related to the snuff joint. It starts with a D. Dequarveins or something, someone will know. I got it when I was pregnant with my second child. There are exercises for strengthening that tendon. Lynn Burton Lab Assoc I Animal Disease Lab Galesburg, Il 309-344-2451 From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Garcia, Lori, Sr. Scientist [lori.gar...@medtronic.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 11:55 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury I bought a big countertop jar opener a few years back for the same reason, only we have very large jars that we can't even get our little female hands around. The jar opener was supposed to open all sizes, but it wasn't able to open either our large ones or our small ones. Big waste! I hope you find something that works. Maybe one of us should invent jars that are really airtight and still easy to open! Lori -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Roberta Horner Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 5:16 AM To: Cathy; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury I recently went to the doctor about pain in my thumb (joint closest to the wrist) and was told it is arthritis and for opening jars I should get one of those kitchen jar openers. Either the under the counter or a hand held one. Roberta -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cathy Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:02 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury Has anyone experienced problems with the histotechnologists or Pathologist's Assistants developing wrist injuries from opening the small specimen containers all day on the grossing bench? If so, how did you address this issue? We have had occupational health assess the process; there haven't been any suggestions yet. Cathy Kelowna, B.C. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet [CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY NOTICE] Information transmitted by this email is proprietary to Medtronic and is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is private, privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or it appears that this mail has been forwarded to you without proper authority, you are notified that any use or dissemination of this information in any manner is strictly prohibited. In such cases, please delete this mail from your records. To view this notice in other languages you can either select the following link or manually copy and paste the link into the address bar of a web browser: http://emaildisclaimer.medtronic.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury
You can try something called a strap wrench. It is a flexible strap that wraps around things like oil filters, smoke detectors and jar lids with a handle on the other end. Available at hardware, Home Depot and maybe your physical plant dept. Geoff On 7/27/2011 12:55 PM, Garcia, Lori, Sr. Scientist wrote: I bought a big countertop jar opener a few years back for the same reason, only we have very large jars that we can't even get our little female hands around. The jar opener was supposed to open all sizes, but it wasn't able to open either our large ones or our small ones. Big waste! I hope you find something that works. Maybe one of us should invent jars that are really airtight and still easy to open! Lori -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Roberta Horner Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 5:16 AM To: Cathy; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury I recently went to the doctor about pain in my thumb (joint closest to the wrist) and was told it is arthritis and for opening jars I should get one of those kitchen jar openers. Either the under the counter or a hand held one. Roberta -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cathy Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:02 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury Has anyone experienced problems with the histotechnologists or Pathologist's Assistants developing wrist injuries from opening the small specimen containers all day on the grossing bench? If so, how did you address this issue? We have had occupational health assess the process; there haven't been any suggestions yet. Cathy Kelowna, B.C. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet [CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY NOTICE] Information transmitted by this email is proprietary to Medtronic and is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is private, privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or it appears that this mail has been forwarded to you without proper authority, you are notified that any use or dissemination of this information in any manner is strictly prohibited. In such cases, please delete this mail from your records. To view this notice in other languages you can either select the following link or manually copy and paste the link into the address bar of a web browser: http://emaildisclaimer.medtronic.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet -- -- ** Geoff McAuliffe, Ph.D. Neuroscience and Cell Biology Robert Wood Johnson Medical School 675 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854 voice: (732)-235-4583 mcaul...@umdnj.edu ** ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury
I've just added DeQuervain's tendonitis to my repertoire! It joins bilateral carpal tunnel (repaired successfully) and trigger finger (two repaired, three developing). You'd THINK I could say it's time to quit but the boss has threatened to put sugar in my gas tank. Oh, bother... ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury
Sounds like you have been long overdue for a motorized microtome, cover slipper, immuno stainer and some good ergo forceps. It really makes a difference. Why keep abusing your body and becoming a cripple. Pearl from New Orleans In a message dated 7/27/2011 1:24:49 P.M. Central Daylight Time, sbree...@nmda.nmsu.edu writes: I've just added DeQuervain's tendonitis to my repertoire! It joins bilateral carpal tunnel (repaired successfully) and trigger finger (two repaired, three developing). You'd THINK I could say it's time to quit but the boss has threatened to put sugar in my gas tank. Oh, bother... ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury
The best thing I found was the cheapest at Bed Bath and Beyond., and I have tried them all.They are like 6x6 little rubber mats. I do find that one does not do the trick, my hands are so bad. So I use three of them and it really helps. And at times, because the jar wants to slip, I use one of the mats to hold the bottom of the jar, while turning the top with the others. The rubber mats are like those sheets you buy to put under rugs so they do not slip. We cut up rectangle pieces to place under our foot pedals (motorized microtomes)at work so they will not slip away on the floor. In a message dated 7/27/2011 1:19:34 P.M. Central Daylight Time, mcaul...@umdnj.edu writes: You can try something called a strap wrench. It is a flexible strap that wraps around things like oil filters, smoke detectors and jar lids with a handle on the other end. Available at hardware, Home Depot and maybe your physical plant dept. Geoff On 7/27/2011 12:55 PM, Garcia, Lori, Sr. Scientist wrote: I bought a big countertop jar opener a few years back for the same reason, only we have very large jars that we can't even get our little female hands around. The jar opener was supposed to open all sizes, but it wasn't able to open either our large ones or our small ones. Big waste! I hope you find something that works. Maybe one of us should invent jars that are really airtight and still easy to open! Lori -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Roberta Horner Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 5:16 AM To: Cathy; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury I recently went to the doctor about pain in my thumb (joint closest to the wrist) and was told it is arthritis and for opening jars I should get one of those kitchen jar openers. Either the under the counter or a hand held one. Roberta -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cathy Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:02 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury Has anyone experienced problems with the histotechnologists or Pathologist's Assistants developing wrist injuries from opening the small specimen containers all day on the grossing bench? If so, how did you address this issue? We have had occupational health assess the process; there haven't been any suggestions yet. Cathy Kelowna, B.C. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet [CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY NOTICE] Information transmitted by this email is proprietary to Medtronic and is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is private, privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or it appears that this mail has been forwarded to you without proper authority, you are notified that any use or dissemination of this information in any manner is strictly prohibited. In such cases, please delete this mail from your records. To view this notice in other languages you can either select the following link or manually copy and paste the link into the address bar of a web browser: http://emaildisclaimer.medtronic.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet -- -- ** Geoff McAuliffe, Ph.D. Neuroscience and Cell Biology Robert Wood Johnson Medical School 675 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854 voice: (732)-235-4583 mcaul...@umdnj.edu ** ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury
Pregnancy, because of fluid retention, can bring on repetitive motion injuries. In a message dated 7/27/2011 1:17:12 P.M. Central Daylight Time, lynn.bur...@illinois.gov writes: That could also be tendonitis related to the snuff joint. It starts with a D. Dequarveins or something, someone will know. I got it when I was pregnant with my second child. There are exercises for strengthening that tendon. Lynn Burton Lab Assoc I Animal Disease Lab Galesburg, Il 309-344-2451 From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Garcia, Lori, Sr. Scientist [lori.gar...@medtronic.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 11:55 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury I bought a big countertop jar opener a few years back for the same reason, only we have very large jars that we can't even get our little female hands around. The jar opener was supposed to open all sizes, but it wasn't able to open either our large ones or our small ones. Big waste! I hope you find something that works. Maybe one of us should invent jars that are really airtight and still easy to open! Lori -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Roberta Horner Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 5:16 AM To: Cathy; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury I recently went to the doctor about pain in my thumb (joint closest to the wrist) and was told it is arthritis and for opening jars I should get one of those kitchen jar openers. Either the under the counter or a hand held one. Roberta -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cathy Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:02 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury Has anyone experienced problems with the histotechnologists or Pathologist's Assistants developing wrist injuries from opening the small specimen containers all day on the grossing bench? If so, how did you address this issue? We have had occupational health assess the process; there haven't been any suggestions yet. Cathy Kelowna, B.C. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet [CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY NOTICE] Information transmitted by this email is proprietary to Medtronic and is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is private, privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or it appears that this mail has been forwarded to you without proper authority, you are notified that any use or dissemination of this information in any manner is strictly prohibited. In such cases, please delete this mail from your records. To view this notice in other languages you can either select the following link or manually copy and paste the link into the address bar of a web browser: http://emaildisclaimer.medtronic.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury
If you are doing this all day, everyday, your injuries have no way to go, but get worse. Repetitive motion injuries is also know as over use injuries. You are using the same muscles over and over without a break. Most likely you are using a fair amount of force to loosen the caps. And you are having to tighten your fist more because the jars are small. The only way to get relief and to stop the damage you are doing (and it can get to a point of no return) is 1. take frequent breaks and stretch your hands and fingers to let your hands recup2. do not do it all day 3. do not do it everyday 4. have some one help you open/close jars or 5. change your occupation. The injuries can become more then just an aggravation, you can permanently lose the full use of your hands. In a message dated 7/26/2011 9:02:15 P.M. Central Daylight Time, cf...@007group.com writes: Has anyone experienced problems with the histotechnologists or Pathologist's Assistants developing wrist injuries from opening the small specimen containers all day on the grossing bench? If so, how did you address this issue? We have had occupational health assess the process; there haven't been any suggestions yet. Cathy Kelowna, B.C. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury
Pearl can you suggest me good ergo forceps for embedding. Amita From: gerv...@aol.com To: sbree...@nmda.nmsu.edu, mcaul...@umdnj.edu, lori.gar...@medtronic.com, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: 28/07/11 07:56 AM Subject:Re: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury Sent by:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sounds like you have been long overdue for a motorized microtome, cover slipper, immuno stainer and some good ergo forceps. It really makes a difference. Why keep abusing your body and becoming a cripple. Pearl from New Orleans In a message dated 7/27/2011 1:24:49 P.M. Central Daylight Time, sbree...@nmda.nmsu.edu writes: I've just added DeQuervain's tendonitis to my repertoire! It joins bilateral carpal tunnel (repaired successfully) and trigger finger (two repaired, three developing). You'd THINK I could say it's time to quit but the boss has threatened to put sugar in my gas tank. Oh, bother... ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
