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Cumulative Trauma Disorders MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Cumulative Trauma Disorders
Tree Number(s)
C26.844.150
Unique ID
D012090
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012090
Scope Note
Harmful and painful condition caused by overuse or overexertion of some part of the musculoskeletal system, often resulting from work-related physical activities. It is characterized by inflammation, pain, or dysfunction of the involved joints, bones, ligaments, and nerves.
Entry Version
CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DIS
Entry Term(s)
Injury, Repetition Strain
Overuse Injury
Overuse Syndrome
Repetition Strain Injury
Repetitive Motion Disorders
Repetitive Strain Injury
Repetitive Stress Injury
Strain Injury, Repetition
Trauma Disorders, Cumulative
NLM Classification #
WE 175
Previous Indexing
Occupational Diseases (1966-1987)
Sprains and Strains (1966-1987)
See Also
Microtrauma, Physical
Public MeSH Note
97; was REPETITION STRAIN INJURY 1988-96; CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDERS was see REPETITION STRAIN INJURY 1996
History Note
97; was REPETITION STRAIN INJURY 1988-96; CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDERS was see REPETITION STRAIN INJURY 1996
Date Established
1988/01/01
Date of Entry
1987/04/30
Revision Date
2022/07/08
Cumulative Trauma Disorders Preferred
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