Repetitive Stress Injuries in Merrillville, Indiana

Common Repetitive Stress Injuries

The most common workplace RSIs we treat include carpal tunnel syndrome (wrist/hand), lateral and medial epicondylitis (elbow — tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow), rotator cuff tendinitis and impingement (shoulder), de Quervain’s tenosynovitis (thumb/wrist), cervical strain from sustained postures, and bursitis affecting the shoulder, elbow, hip, or knee. These conditions affect workers in assembly, manufacturing, typing-intensive occupations, construction, and healthcare.

Electrodiagnostic Confirmation

Many repetitive stress injuries involve nerve compression that benefits from electrodiagnostic confirmation. Dr. Ungar-Sargon performs EMG and nerve conduction studies to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, and other nerve entrapment conditions. This objective testing is often required by workers’ compensation carriers before approving surgical treatment.

Treatment Approach

RSI treatment begins with activity modification, ergonomic assessment, splinting or bracing, and physical therapy. When conservative measures fail, interventional options include corticosteroid injections and nerve blocks. Surgical treatment — such as carpal tunnel release or cubital tunnel decompression — is offered when conservative management is insufficient. Our team provides all documentation required for workers’ compensation authorization and return-to-work planning.