The medical problem associated with computer-related work is [[carpal tunnel syndrome]] (CTS). CTS is a stress-related injury caused by repetitive movement of joints, especially the wrist, and can lead to numerous musculoskeletal problems. It has become very common among Computer professionals due to poorly placed computer components and extensive typing over a long period of time. Studies conducted show that one in eight computer professionals suffer from CTS.<ref name="Andersen et al 2003">{{cite journal |doipmid=10.1001/jama.289.22.296316984790 |titleurl=Computer Use and Carpal Tunnel Syndromehttp: A 1-Year Follow-up Study//www.ciop.pl/18291 |year=20032006 |last1=AndersenAli |first1=J. H.KM |journallast2=JAMASathiyasekaran |volumefirst2=289BW |issuetitle=22Computer |pages=2963–9professionals |pmid=12799404and |last2=ThomsenCarpal |first2=JFTunnel |last3=OvergaardSyndrome |first3=E(CTS) |last4volume=Lassen12 |first4issue=CF3 |last5pages=Brandt319–25 |first5journal=LPInternational |last6=VilstrupJournal |first6=Iof |last7=KrygerOccupational |first7=AISafety |last8=Mikkelsenand Ergonomics |first8doi=S10.1080/10803548.2006.11076691}}</ref> This study was conducted over 21 companies and the majority of sufferers said that they experienced acute and in some cases severe pain due to CTS. The main cause of CTS seems to be debatable, however, with many sources saying that the syndrome is predominantly caused by the acute positioning of the wrist while typing and this problem is exacerbated by the need for the user to be crouching towards the screen while typing. Different research conducted cites the mouse as being the main cause of CTS<ref name="Andersen et al 2003"/> as it was found that among the fingers the right thumb was revealed to be more susceptible to CTS due to the acute position of the thumb while using the mouse. CTS, although prevalent, seems to be very difficult to ameliorate or cure due to the consistency in the design of computer components such as the mouse and the keyboard, but some companies are leading the way with technologies such as touch screen monitors which will reduce stress on the hand and wrist. Employers in major companies are also taking measures to ameliorate CTS by implementing frequent work breaks and work rotation procedures to ensure that employees aren’t working on a single computer for hours on end "a higher level of intensity of computer work results in higher risk for CTS."<ref>{{cite journal |pmid=16984790 |url=http://www.ciop.pl/18291 |year=2006 |last1=Ali |first1=KM |last2=Sathiyasekaran |first2=BW |title=Computer professionals and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) |volume=12 |issue=3 |pages=319–25 |journal=International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics |doi=10.1080/10803548.2006.11076691}}</ref> which causes severe stress on the joints and thus can lead to CTS
Cumulative trauma disorders are caused by "people who sit at PC workstations or visual display terminals in fast-paced, repetitive keystroke jobs. Their fingers, wrists, arms, necks, and back may become so weak and painful that they cannot work,"<ref name="Brien">O’Brien & Marakas, 2007, p. 553</ref> Many people do not think about this when they look at their computer while using it. It is important to note that everything down to the keyboard has a design process behind it focusing on user interface.<ref name="Brien_a">O’Brien, J. & Marakas, G. (2011).Management Information System, 10e. New York, NY. McGraw-Hill Irwin.{{page needed|date=July 2013}}</ref>
