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Aldehailan KS, Alhubail FM, Almukhaimar SK, Wutayd HF, Alshehri RA, Almukhaimar NK, Almuslim NI. Symptoms and Risk Factors of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome among Schoolteachers in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study. Ann Afr Med 2024; 23:429-436. [PMID: 39034569 PMCID: PMC11364309 DOI: 10.4103/aam.aam_152_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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CONTEXT Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused by compression of the median nerve as it travels through the carpal tunnel into the wrist. It is the most common peripheral mononeuropathy and accounts for a large proportion of occupational upper extremity disorders. Teaching is an occupation associated with musculoskeletal disorders. AIMS This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of CTS symptoms and related risk factors among schoolteachers in Al-Ahsa. SETTINGS AND DESIGN A cross-sectional study was conducted on schoolteachers in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, during 2023. SUBJECTS AND METHODS We distributed the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire to the teachers' groups through social media in the form of an online questionnaire, and we visited schools to encourage participation. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS Our study included 619 schoolteachers. The syndrome symptoms were present in 71.1% of individuals, and functional disruption was present in 52.7%. The likelihood of exhibiting the symptoms is increased by being female, not participating in sports, having a chronic illness, writing for more than 4 h, and having symptoms in both hands. CONCLUSIONS We found a comparatively high percentage (71.1%) of the syndrome symptoms among schoolteachers working in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, which suggests that any signs of CTS in schoolteachers should be evaluated to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment.
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- Medical Student, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Student, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Dahlin LB, Zimmerman M, Calcagni M, Hundepool CA, van Alfen N, Chung KC. Carpal tunnel syndrome. Nat Rev Dis Primers 2024; 10:37. [PMID: 38782929 DOI: 10.1038/s41572-024-00521-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve entrapment disorder worldwide. The epidemiology and risk factors, including family burden, for developing CTS are multi-factorial. Despite much research, its intricate pathophysiological mechanism(s) are not fully understood. An underlying subclinical neuropathy may indicate an increased susceptibility to developing CTS. Although surgery is often performed for CTS, clear international guidelines to indicate when to perform non-surgical or surgical treatment, based on stage and severity of CTS, remain to be elucidated. Neurophysiological examination, using electrophysiology or ultrasonography, performed in certain circumstances, should correlate with the history and findings in clinical examination of the person with CTS. History and clinical examination are particularly relevant globally owing to lack of other equipment. Various instruments are used to assess CTS and treatment outcomes as well as the effect of the disorder on quality of life. The surgical treatment options of CTS - open or endoscopic - offer an effective solution to mitigate functional impairments and pain. However, there are risks of post-operative persistent or recurrent symptoms, requiring meticulous diagnostic re-evaluation before any additional surgery. Health-care professionals should have increased awareness about CTS and all its implications. Future considerations of CTS include use of linked national registries to understand risk factors, explore possible screening methods, and evaluate diagnosis and treatment with a broader perspective beyond surgery, including psychological well-being.
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- Lars B Dahlin
- Department of Translational Medicine - Hand Surgery, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.
- Department of Hand Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
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- Department of Translational Medicine - Hand Surgery, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Hand Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Orthopedics, Helsingborg Hospital, Helsingborg, Sweden
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology, Clinical Neuromuscular Imaging Group, Donders Center for Neuroscience, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Professor of Surgery, Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Abd El Mawgod MM, Alhazmi KM, Alanazi AS, Alenezi SM, Alanazi WA. Awareness of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among the Adult Population in Northern Saudi Arabia. Cureus 2024; 16:e52100. [PMID: 38347979 PMCID: PMC10859678 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.52100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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Background Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most prevalent entrapment neuropathy affecting the upper limb. It is recognized as a complex condition that is attributed to both non-medical and medical risk factors. Lack of awareness leads to delays in seeking advice, diagnosis, and treatment. Objective To determine the awareness of CTS, its associated symptoms, signs, and risk factors among the adult population. Subjects and methods A cross-sectional study design was carried out among the adult population in Arar city, Northern Saudi Arabia. Results In total, 338 respondents participated in this study. More than one-third (40.8%) mentioned that median nerve entrapment is a cause of CTS. The most commonly cited risk factor by the respondents was engaging in physical tasks such as using a computer (53%). Additionally, 60% of participants agreed that symptoms of CTS include tingling and numbness in the thumb, index, and middle fingers. Conclusion The findings of the study indicated a lack of adequate community awareness about CTS among the studied population.
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- Mohamed M Abd El Mawgod
- Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, EGY
- Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU
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- College of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU
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- College of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU
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Alduraibi LS, Alsamani RI, Alfayyadh JM, Almuqairsha SA. Reported Symptoms and Associated Factors of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Qassim Region: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e49385. [PMID: 38024084 PMCID: PMC10676190 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.49385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy, occurring through compression of the median nerve as it passes under the transverse carpal ligament. Symptoms include nocturnal pain and paresthesias confined to the thumb, middle, and index fingers. Objective The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of CTS symptoms and the associated risk factors in Qassim Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Materials and methods A total of 314 participants were recruited from Qassim Province using an online survey, which included demographic questions and the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ). The association between categorical variables was assessed using the Chi-square test or Fisher's exact test, as appropriate. Additionally, an independent t-test was performed to compare quantitative variables. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Result The prevalence of CTS in the Qassim population was found to be 19.7%. The most significant risk factors for CTS were age, chronic illnesses, and employment status (p < 0.001). The most frequently reported symptoms included daytime pain and weakness (82.3%), while obesity emerged as the most prevalent chronic disease (21%). The mean symptom severity score (SSS) was significantly higher for individuals who were awoken from pain (t = -5.89; p < 0.001) and for those who experienced awakening due to numbness and tingling (t = -5.59; p < 0.001). Conclusion According to our sampled cohort, 19.7% of individuals had symptoms of CTS etiology. Multiple risk factors for CTS were identified. Notably, the development of CTS symptoms was significantly associated with individuals aged 50 and older, employment status, and the presence of related chronic diseases.
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- Internal Medicine, Unaizah College of Medicine and Medical Sciences (UCM) at Qassim University, Unaizah, SAU
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Matur Z, Zengin T, Bolu NE, Oge AE. Prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms Among Young Dentists. Cureus 2023; 15:e43358. [PMID: 37700967 PMCID: PMC10493822 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.43358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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Objectives Although age is a risk factor, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can also affect younger individuals, particularly those involved in activities or occupations that require repetitive hand movements, forceful gripping, or prolonged wrist flexion/extension. This case-control study aimed to examine the prevalence of CTS symptoms and frequent object dropping among a group of young dentists who are exposed to CTS risk factors. Additionally, other reported risk factors for CTS, such as sex, obesity, and square wrist sign, were also investigated. Methods A total of 74 dentists (48 women, mean age 28.5 years), who are working at Istanbul Faculty of Dentistry, the largest dental school in Istanbul, which is the biggest city in Turkey, were included in the study. Additionally, 61 age- and sex-matched controls (38 women, mean age 27.9 years) were also recruited. The Edinburgh Hand Preference Questionnaire, Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (BCTQ), a questionnaire for object dropping and occupational hand usage, anthropometric measurements of the hands, clinical neurologic examination, and electromyography intended for the detection of CTS were performed. Results The dentists had a higher total weekly hand usage duration compared to the controls (66.3 vs 44.8 hours, p<0.001). BCTQ scores and the frequency of object dropping were also significantly higher in dentists compared to controls (respective p values: 0.011, 0.003). Positive correlations were found between BCTQ scores, hand usage durations, and object dropping (respective p values: 0.001, <0.001). BCTQ scores were higher in women than in men (p=0.027). Electrophysiologic evidence of CTS was found in one dentist. Conclusions Symptoms of CTS may manifest in individuals at a younger age than predicted, primarily influenced by their occupation and the duration of hand usage. Dentists, in particular, report a higher incidence of complaints related to object dropping, which can be attributed to their frequent use of specialized tools and engagement in delicate tasks, resulting in heightened awareness. However, it can also potentially serve as an indicator of CTS.
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- Zeliha Matur
- Department of Neurology, Bezmialem Vakif University, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, TUR
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- Department of Neurology, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, TUR
- Department of Internal Medicine, Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine, Edirne, TUR
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- Department of Neurology, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, TUR
- Department of Neurology, Maltepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, TUR
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- Departments of Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiolgy, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, TUR
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Kostares E, Kostare G, Kostares M, Kantzanou M. Prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome among dentists: a systematic review and meta-analysis. F1000Res 2023; 12:196. [PMID: 37614565 PMCID: PMC10442586 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.131173.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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Purpose: To estimate the prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) among dental surgeons and the effect of possible moderators on it. Methods: A systematic literature search (Medline and Scopus databases) was conducted independently by two reviewers. Only observational studies that examined specifically the prevalence rates of CTS among dentists were included. Quality assessment was performed. The pooled prevalence with 95% confidence intervals (CI) was estimated. Outlier and influential analysis were conducted. Moderator analysis was performed in order the effect of categorical and continuous variables on the estimated prevalence to be investigated. Results: In total, ten eligible studies (3,547 participants) were finally included in this meta-analysis. Two of them were estimated as high quality (low risk of bias) and the remaining ones as moderate quality (moderate risk of bias). The overall prevalence of CTS among dental surgeons was estimated as 9.87% (95%CI 6.84%-14.03%) with significant heterogeneity between studies. No study was identified as influential. Potential sources of heterogeneity were not identified through meta-regression analysis. In the subgroup analysis the prevalence was 12.47% (95%CI 6.38%-22.95%) for the group identified as having CTS through medical history and at least clinical examination or electrodiagnostic testing and 8.56% (95%CI 5.53%-13.01%) among those who identified solely through questionnaire. Conclusions: Our findings are important to provide the pooled prevalence of CTS among dentists. Our results were based on highly heterogeneous studies. Our study reports a considerable prevalence, consequently, significance of awareness among dental surgeons regarding the etiology of this issue is more than necessary. More studies need to be conducted that could guide researchers in order this issue to be fully investigated.
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- Evangelos Kostares
- School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University, Athens, 11527, Greece
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- School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University, Athens, 11527, Greece
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- School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University, Athens, 11527, Greece
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- School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University, Athens, 11527, Greece
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Zaheer SA, Ahmed Z. Neurodynamic Techniques in the Treatment of Mild-to-Moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4888. [PMID: 37568290 PMCID: PMC10419623 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12154888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that affects the main nerves in the wrist area that causes numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and arm. CTS affects 5% of the general population and results in pain in the wrist due to repetitive use, most commonly affecting women and office workers. Conservative management of CTS includes neurodynamic modulation to promote median nerve gliding during upper limb movements to maintain normal function. However, evidence for the benefits of neurodynamic modulation found disparities, and hence, the effectiveness of neurodynamic modulation remains unclear. This study aimed to systematically review the current evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to establish the effectiveness of neurodynamic techniques as a non-surgical treatment option for CTS. Using the PRISMA guidelines, two authors searched four electronic databases, and studies were included if they conformed to pre-established eligibility criteria. Primary outcome measures included outcomes from the Boston carpal tunnel syndrome questionnaire, while secondary outcomes included nerve conduction velocity, pain, and grip strength. Quality assessment was completed using the Cochrane RoB2 form, and a meta-analysis was performed to assess heterogeneity. Twelve RCTs met our inclusion/exclusion criteria with assessments on 1003 participants in the treatment and control arms. High heterogeneity and some risks of bias were observed between studies, but the results of the meta-analysis showed a significant reduction in our primary outcome, the Boston carpal tunnel syndrome questionnaire-symptom severity scale (mean difference = -1.20, 95% CI [-1.72, -0.67], p < 0.00001) and the Boston carpal tunnel syndrome questionnaire-functional severity scale (mean difference = -1.06, 95% CI [-1.53, -0.60], p < 0.00001). Secondary outcomes such as sensory and motor conduction velocity increased significantly, while motor latency was significantly reduced, all positively favoring neurodynamic techniques. Pain was also significantly reduced, but grip strength was not significantly different. Our systematic review demonstrates significant benefits of neurodynamic modulation techniques to treat CTS and specifically that it reduces symptom severity, pain, and motor latency, while at the same time improving nerve conduction velocities. Hence, our study demonstrates a clear benefit of neurodynamic techniques to improve recovery CTS.
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- Sheikh Azka Zaheer
- Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK;
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- Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK;
- Centre for Trauma Sciences Research, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
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Chenna D, Madi M, Kumar M, Kumar V, Chopperla S, Tadikonda A, Pentapati K. Worldwide prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome among dental health care personnel - A systematic review and meta-analysis. F1000Res 2023; 12:251. [PMID: 37521768 PMCID: PMC10372462 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.131659.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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Background: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one such common disorder among dental health care personnel caused due to the entrapment neuropathy of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. We aimed to evaluate the pooled estimates of the CTS among dental healthcare personnel. Methods: We systematically reviewed the existing literature from six databases till January 1 st, 2022. Studies reported in English along with the prevalence of CTS or where prevalence could be calculated were included. Independent screening of title and abstracts, and the full text was done by two examiners. Information collected was authors, year of publication, geographic location, type of dental healthcare personnel, sample size, distribution of age, sex, CTS, method of diagnosis, and risk of bias. The random effect model was used to estimate the pooled estimates. Results: Thirty-seven studies yielded 38 estimates. A total of 17,152 dental health care personnel were included of which 2717 had CTS. The overall pooled prevalence of CTS among the included studies was 15%, with a high heterogeneity. Meta-analysis showed no significant difference in the pooled estimates of CTS between male and female dental healthcare personnel (OR: 0.73; 95% CI: 0.52 -1.02; I 2= 69.71). The pooled estimates among the dentist and dental auxiliaries were 20% and 10%, respectively. The pooled prevalence of CTS with self-reported measures, clinical examination and NCS were 21%, 13% and 8% respectively. Meta-regression showed that the prevalence estimates were significantly associated with publication year (coefficient: 0.006; 95% CI= 0.002-0.01). Conclusion: One out of seven dental health care personnel may be affected by CTS. No significant difference was seen in the prevalence of CTS between male and female dental healthcare personnel.
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- Deepika Chenna
- Department of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Public Health Dentistry, Amrita School of Dentistry, Amrita Vishwa Vidhyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala, India
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- Department of Orthopedics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Public Health Dentistry, Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery, Vikarabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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Huang WT, Wang CT, Ho CH, Chen YC, Ho YC, Hsu CC, Lin HJ, Wang JJ, Mau LP, Huang CC. Carpal tunnel syndrome in dentists compared to other populations: A nationwide population-based study in Taiwan. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0287351. [PMID: 37352286 PMCID: PMC10289445 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0287351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Dentists may be at a higher risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) because of their use of frequent wrist and vibratory instruments at work; however, this issue remains unclear. Therefore, we conducted this study to clarify it. METHODS Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database was used for this nationwide population-based study. We identified 11,084 dentists, 74,901 non-dentist healthcare professionals (HCPs), and identical number of age- and sex-matched participants from the general population. Participants who had the diagnosis of CTS before 2007 were excluded. Between 2007 and 2011, the risk of developing CTS among dentists, non-dentist HCPs, and the general population was compared by following their medical histories. RESULTS The cumulative incidence rate of CTS among dentists was 0.5% during the 5-year follow-up period. In dentists, the risk was higher in women (women: 0.7%; men: 0.4%) and older individuals (≥60 years: 1.0%; <60 years: 0.4%). After adjusting for age, sex, and underlying comorbidities, dentists had a lower risk of CTS than the general population (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 0.65, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.45-0.92). Dentists had a higher risk for CTS compared with non-dentist HCPs, although the difference was not statistically significant (AOR: 1.21; 95% CI: 0.90-1.64). CONCLUSIONS In CTS, dentists had a lower risk than the general population and a trend of higher risk than non-dentist HCPs. The difference between dentists and non-dentist HCPs suggests that we should pay attention to dentists for potential occupational risk of this disease. However, further studies are warranted to better clarify it.
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- Wei-Ta Huang
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Information Management, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Anesthesiology, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Periodontics, Chi Mei Hospital, Chiali, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Senior Welfare and Services, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Sun Yat-sen university, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Alendijani YA, Abaalkhail BA, Binsaeedu AS, Alandijani AA. Risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome in patients attending the primary care center of a tertiary hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A case-control study. J Family Community Med 2023; 30:81-88. [PMID: 37303839 PMCID: PMC10252633 DOI: 10.4103/jfcm.jfcm_361_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), the most common entrapment neuropathy in the upper extremity, is known to be a multi-factorial disease that raises medical and nonmedical risk factors. The aim of the current study was to determine the risk factors of CTS in patients attending the primary care center at a tertiary hospital. MATERIALS AND METHODS A case-control study was conducted by reviewing all medical records of patients above the age of 18 years old diagnosed with CTS from 2015 to 2021. The selected cases were evaluated by physical examination and confirmed by a nerve conduction study. Cases and controls were matched by age, gender, and nationality, with a case-to-control ratio of 1:2. Odds ratios were calculated for association between carpel tunnel syndrome and various factors and Chi-sqauare test determined statistical significance. Multiple logistic regression was performed to adjust for confounding. RESULTS The study recruited 144 cases with a mean age of 53.38 ± 12.20 years and 288 controls with a mean age of 53.80 ± 12.27 years. The majority of subjects were female (84.7%) and of Saudi nationality (68.3%). There was a significant difference in body mass index, employment status, number of years of employment, occupation, mean systolic blood pressure, mean low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level, and mean blood urea level between cases and controls (P < 0.05). Laboratory tests that were found to be significantly associated with CTS in univariate analysis were thyroid-stimulating hormone (crude odds ratio [COR] = 0.828) and urea level (COR = 0.802). In fully adjusted analyses, obesity (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] =3.080), chronic kidney disease (AOR = 3.629), and the use of corticosteroid (AOR = 0.470) were also significantly associated with CTS. CONCLUSION Similar to the findings of other studies, this study identified several potential risk factors for CTS. More large-scale longitudinal studies are required to establish a precise causal association.
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- Yaser A. Alendijani
- Department of Family Medicine and Polyclinic, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Mokhtarinia HR, Parsons D, Bain CR, Gabel CP. Independent risk factors of carpal tunnel syndrome: Assessment of body mass index, hand, wrist and finger anthropometric measurements. Work 2022; 73:157-164. [DOI: 10.3233/wor-210910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: The most prevalent neuropathy in the upper extremity is carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). A variety of related risk factors such as biomechanical exposures, body mass index (BMI), sex and hand shape are reported to be related to CTS. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to identify the role of BMI, hand, wrist and finger anthropometric dimensions in the development of CTS, and to compare these measured variables between control and CTS participants. METHODS: A cross-sectional, case control study (n = 240, CTS = 120, controls = 120) with participants recruited from a convenience sample diagnosed with CTS and referred for anthropometric measurements. The control participants were matched by age and sex. The body height, weight, hand width, hand length, wrist depth, wrist width, wrist circumference, and finger length were measured. Hand, wrist and finger indices, hand to height ratio, and BMI were calculated. Mean values of all dimensions were compared between cases and controls, and the role of independent risk factors were determined by logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: The mean BMI, age, weight, sex and height were not significant between the two groups. Among the measured dimensions and calculated indices the significantly different variables between two groups were the wrist width, wrist depth, wrist circumference, hand index, hand to height index, and wrist index. Regression analysis showed that the wrist index (β=-1.7, p = 0.0001), wrist depth (β=0.25, p = 0.0001) and wrist width (β=0.21, p = 0.0001) were the strongest factors in CTS development in the sample. CONCLUSION: Wrist parameters have a strong role in predicting the development of CTS, while BMI was not confirmed as an independent risk factor.
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- Hamid Reza Mokhtarinia
- Department of Ergonomics, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
- St. John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Occupational Therapist, Rehab Minder, Perth, WA, Australia
- Active Health Tech, London, UK
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AlKhodier H, Alqahtani M, Alshenaifi A, Alnuwaiser M. Prevalence of First Carpometacarpal Joint Osteoarthritis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among Dentists in Saudi Arabia. Cureus 2022; 14:e23876. [PMID: 35530881 PMCID: PMC9074908 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.23876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Al Shahrani E, Al Shahrani A, Al-Maflehi N. Personal factors associated with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS): a case-control study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:1050. [PMID: 34930200 PMCID: PMC8690538 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04941-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common nerve entrapments in the upper limb. In Saudi Arabia, few studies have investigated CTS in the general population. This study aimed to determine the association between personal factors and CTS. METHODS A case-control study involved adults aged 18 and above. Cases were recruited from electrophysiology lab records as consecutive case series, while controls were individuals who were free of CTS symptoms according to the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ). The electronic medical records of participants were reviewed to obtain age, height, weight, medical conditions, and mobile numbers. Cases and controls were contacted via phone to complete a questionnaire that was designed based on previous literature. We used multivariate binary logistic regression to identify the personal factors significantly associated with CTS. RESULTS A total of 95 cases and 190 controls were included. Most of the participants were female (84.2%) and Saudi (93%). Most of cases were above 45 years of age (73.7%), while 84.7% were 45 year - old or younger among the control group. Stratified logistic regression showed that performance of household chores was significantly associated with CTS. While physical exercise associated with decreased odds of CTS. CONCLUSIONS This study adds to the body of evidence on personal factors associated with CTS. However, the degree of differences in the age structure of the cases compared with the controls suggest that there is a considerable potential for residual confounding affecting the results. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Not applicable.
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- Eman Al Shahrani
- Department of Family & Community Medicine, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Periodontics & Community Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Saremi M, Rostamzadeh S, Nasr Esfahani M. Hand functionality in dentists: the effect of anthropometric dimensions and specialty. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS 2021; 28:1473-1481. [PMID: 33736573 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2021.1904626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Objectives. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between dentists' hand functionality (handgrip, tip-to-tip pinch, key pinch and palmar pinch strengths) and dental specialty (maxillofacial surgery, endodontics, pediatric dentistry), socio-demographic factors and hand-forearm anthropometric dimensions. Methods. A cross-sectional study was designed in which 720 certified dentists (330 males and 390 females) voluntarily participated in the study. A tape measure (±0.1 cm) and a digital caliper (±0.1 mm) were used to measure anthropometric dimensions. A Jamar dynamometer and pinch gauge were used to measure hand strength variables. Results. Hand strengths decreased with age and clinical experience, and were always greater in male than female dentists. Maxillofacial surgeons aged 35-39 years attained the highest values of handgrip and key pinch strengths, while endodontists aged 30-34 years attained the peak values of tip-to-tip pinch strength. Among the measured hand dimensions, forearm circumference was significantly greater in maxillofacial surgeons compared with endodontists and pediatric dentists. Conclusion. Hand functionality is specialty-related among dentists because distinct dental specialties expose practitioners to different task demands. Like any other manual workers, dentists need more ergonomic and usable hand tools tailored not only to the intended application but also to the anthropometry of users.
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- Mahnaz Saremi
- Workplace Health Promotion Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Ergonomics, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Workplace Health Promotion Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Prevalence of self-reported musculoskeletal disorders of the hand and associated conducted therapy approaches among dentists and dental assistants in Germany. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0241564. [PMID: 33156851 PMCID: PMC7647093 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0241564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Dental professionals are subjected to higher risks for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) than other professional groups, especially the hand region. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of hand complaints among dentists (Ds) and dental assistants (DAs) and examines applied therapies. Methods For this purpose, an online questionnaire analysed 389 Ds (240female/149male) and 406 DAs (401female/5male) working in Germany. The self-reported data of the two occupational groups were compared with regard to the topics examined. The questionnaire was based on the Nordic Questionnaire (self-reported lifetime, 12-month and 7-day MSDs prevalence of the hand, the conducted therapy and its success), additional occupational and sociodemographic questions as well as questions about specific medical conditions. Results 30.8% of Ds affirmed MSDs in the hand at any time in their lives, 20.3% in the last twelve months and 9.5% in the last seven days. Among DAs, 42.6% reported a prevalence of MSDs in the hand at any time in their lives, 31.8% in the last 12 months and 15.3% in the last seven days. 37.5% of the Ds and 28.3% of the DAs stated that they had certain treatments. For both, Ds and DAs, physiotherapy was the most frequently chosen form of therapy. 89.7% of Ds and 63.3% of DAs who received therapy reported an improvement of MSDs. Conclusion Although the prevalence of MSDs on the hand is higher among DAs than among Ds, the use of therapeutic options and the success of therapy is lower for DAs compared to Ds.
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