Association of Occupational and Non-occupational Risk Factors with the Prevalence of Work Related Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Maghsoudipour ◽  
Sasan Moghimi ◽  
Faize Dehghaan ◽  
Azar Rahimpanah
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Occupational Risk ◽  
Occupational Risk Factors ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome

Prevalence and severity of carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms among Iranian butchers and their association with occupational risk factors: Implications for ergonomic interventions

Work ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 817-825
Author(s):  
Fakhradin Ghasemi ◽  
Kamran Gholamizadeh ◽  
Ramin Rahmani ◽  
Amin Doosti-Irani
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Occupational Risk ◽  
Hand Tools ◽  
Occupational Risk Factors ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome

BACKGROUND: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common disorder among occupations where upper extremities are actively involved in. Many occupational and non-occupational risk factors may contribute to this disorder. Knowledge regarding occupational risk factors can guide us to implement interventional programs. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence and severity of CTS symptoms among butchers and their association with several occupational and non-occupational risk factors. METHODS: In this study, 152 butchers in Hamadan, Iran, were examined. The Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (BCTQ) was used to investigate the severity of CTS symptoms among the individuals. Several risk factors such as body mass index (BMI), wrist ratio, active working hours per day, working experience, and the ergonomic quality of hand tools used by butchers were also investigated. Statistical tests such as the crude and robust regression were used to analyze the data. RESULTS: The prevalence of moderate and mild symptoms of CTS were 7% and 54%, respectively. Moreover, 39% of the butchers were free of CTS symptoms. Crude regression analyses showed that the severity of CTS symptoms had a significant relationship with age, work experience, active working hours per day, working hours per week, and ergonomic quality of the hand tools (p value <0.05). There was no significant relationship between the severity of CTS symptoms and wrist ratio and BMI. Results of the robust regression analysis showed a significant relationship between the severity of CTS symptoms with experience, active working hours, and quality of the hand tools. CONCLUSION: Occupational risk factors such as working experience, active working hours per day, and the ergonomic quality of hand tools are significant risk factors of CTS symptoms among butchers. Slippery handle is the main non-ergonomic feature of knives and cleavers used by butchers. There was no association between BMI and wrist ratio with CTS symptoms.

scholarly journals Non-Occupational Risk Factors for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilize C. Burger ◽  
Shameemah Abrahams ◽  
Malcolm Collins
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Occupational Risk ◽  
Occupational Risk Factors ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome

Risk Factors of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for Male Patient Undergoing Carpal Tunnel Release

2018 ◽  
Vol 50 (05) ◽  
pp. 335-340
Author(s):  
Jun-Ku Lee ◽  
Soo-Hyun Lee ◽  
Banghyun Kim ◽  
Kyunghun Jung ◽  
Inkeun Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Fluid Balance ◽  
Occupational Risk ◽  
Occupational Risk Factors ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Male Patients

Abstract Introduction Although the major cause of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) remains idiopathic, many male CTS patients are clinically different from female patients and often have specific risk factors associated with their conditions. An accurate analysis of such propensity has yet to be established. The purpose of this study is to compare male and female patients by analyzing the risk factors associated with CTS patients who underwent surgical treatment, with focus on their occupation. Patients/Material and Methods retrospective chart review of 818 patients with CTS was performed to identify the associated risk factors. Patients were stratified by gender: female (n = 707, 86.4 %) and male (n = 111, 13.6 %). The mean patient age was 54.5 (range: 16–85 yr.) for all groups. The medical history and risk factors of each patient was thoroughly reviewed by medical charts and telephone survey. We categorized the risk factors of CTS into 7 categories: anatomic, neuropathic, inflammatory, alteration of fluid balance, distal radius fracture associated, occupational risk factor related, and idiopathic. Occupations of CTS patients were divided into high risk occupations (vibratory tools, assembly jobs, and food processing and packaging jobs, and other occupations of repetitive wrist motion and forceful gripping) and nonrisk occupations. All variables were analyzed with chi-square or Fisher’s exact test for differences between men and women. Results The number of individuals with known risk factors of CTS was greater in male, compared to that of female patients; 97 (87.4 %) male patients had the risk factors of CTS, while 361 (51.1 %) female patients (p < 0.001) did. In subgroup analysis of risk factors, male patients had frequent risk factors in neuropathic, inflammatory, and alteration of fluid balance (p < 0.001). Occupational risk was strongly associated with male gender (p < 0.001). Conclusion Male CTS patients who underwent surgery are more likely to have a reason and have many occupational risk factors than women.

scholarly journals Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Under-recognition of Occupational Risk Factors by Clinicians

2007 ◽  
Vol 45 (6) ◽  
pp. 820-822 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaron YAGEV ◽  
Mark GRINGOLDS ◽  
Isabella KARAKIS ◽  
Rafael S. CAREL
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Occupational Risk ◽  
Occupational Risk Factors ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome

Evaluation of occupational and non-occupational risk factors associated with carpal tunnel syndrome in dentists

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Maryam Maghsoudipour ◽  
Fereshteh Hosseini ◽  
Paul Coh ◽  
Seifolah Garib
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Occupational Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Occupational Risk Factors ◽  
Occupational Risk Factor ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome

BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal disorders are very prevalent among dentists. Of these disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is notable. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the occupational and non-occupational risk factors and CTS among dentists. METHODS: It is a cross-sectional study. We evaluated 106 dentists from dental schools in Tehran. We collected data by a general questionnaire, a hand diagram, and physical examination. A nerve conduction velocity (NCV) test was used to confirm the diagnosis of CTS. The analysis was performed using an independent T-test and logistic regressions on SPSS software. RESULTS: The prevalence of CTS among dentists was 17.9%. Significant risk factors of CTS included: vibration exposure greater than two hours per day (OR: 2.5), a wrist diameter ratio of greater than 0.7 (OR: 10.14), and female sex (OR: 13.38). CONCLUSIONS: Exposure to the hand-arm vibration should be considered as an occupational risk factor for CTS in dentists. Female dentists should take more preventive measures.

scholarly journals ASSESSING CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME AMONG ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF OF A HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTION: A PRELIMINARY STUDY

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 209-213
Author(s):  
Muhammad Kamil Che Hasan ◽  
Muhammad Shazwan Azman ◽  
Zulkhairul Naim Bin Sidek Ahmad ◽  
Farrah Ilyani Che Jamaludin ◽  
Mohd Khairul Zul Hasymi Firdaus
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Occupational Risk ◽  
Administrative Staff ◽  
Significant Finding ◽  
Occupational Risk Factors ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Preliminary Study

Background: Repeated hand and wrist movements increase the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The administrative staff is one of the high-risk classes that repeatedly involve the execution of identical tasks.Objective: This preliminary study was conducted to determine the prevalence of CTS among administrative staff and identify the socio-demographic and occupational risk factors for this syndrome.Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study design was conducted amongst administrative staff at one of the higher learning institutions in Pahang, Malaysia. A total of 61 respondents were conveniently sampled according to the inclusion criteria. Respondents were required to undergo three tests (Phallen’s test, Thinel’s test, Durkan’s test) to identify probable CTS and answer questionnaires (socio-demographic background, occupational risk factors, and Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire). Data were analyzed using SPSS, and a Chi-square test was used to identify risk factors for CTS.Results: The average age for respondents was 31.72 (+5.38). The majority of respondents were female (70.5%), with a bachelor’s degree background and below (91.2%), and never used ergonomic tools (68.9%). The prevalence of probable CTS was 16.5% (n=10). There is no statistically significant finding between socio-demographic and occupational risk factors with probable CTS (p >.05).Conclusion: The data from this preliminary study revealed no association between the use of computers at work and probable CTS in a higher learning institution. Although the findings are not significant, this study can be used as a baseline for a future longitudinal study for nurses and other healthcare professionals to encourage good occupational and environmental health.

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