Abstract
BackgroundCarpal 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.MethodsA 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.ResultsA 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.ConclusionsThis 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 numberNot applicable.
Highlights
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common nerve entrapments in the upper limb
The results of this study might add to the existing body of evidence on personal factors associated with CTS especially those related to medical conditions and daily habits
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
Summary
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common nerve entrapments in the upper limb. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is defined as “a symptomatic compression neuropathy of the median nerve at the level of the wrist” [1]. CTS is one of the most common entrapment neuropathies affecting the upper limb and carries a significant impact on work and daily activities [2]. It is characterized by the presence of sensory symptoms in the form of paraesthesia, dysaesthesia, with. Three theories were consistently presented in the literature: compression from adjacent structures, elevated carpal tunnel pressure, and nerve ischaemia [8, 9]
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
