Osteopathic model of the development and prevention of occupational musculoskeletal disorders.

Context: The direct and indirect costs of work-related musculoskeletal disorders are significant. Prevention is the most effective way to control these costs. To do that, we must understand how these disorders develop.

Elevated chromium levels and prosthetic joint implants.

Chromium is a naturally occurring, toxic heavy metal used in many industrial processes. The U.S.