Carpal Tunnel Syndrome as an Occupational Disease

Giersiepen, Klaus; Spallek, Michael

doi:10.3238/arztebl.2011.0238

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“…During the tests, a resting time of five minutes was provided. In the Phalen's tests, cases where tingling or abnormal sensations appeared 30-120 seconds after putting the two dorsum manus together and bending the wrists due to pressure on the median nerve were considered as being positive; 6) in the reverse Phalen's tests, cases where tingling or abnormal sensations appeared 30-120 seconds after putting the two palms together and bending the wrists due to pressure on the median nerve were considered as being positive.…”

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Changes in the Thickness of Median Nerves Due to Excessive Use of Smartphones

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Abstract.[Purpose] The present study was intended to examine the effect of excessive use of smartphones on the carpal tunnel and median nerve in the wrist. [Subjects and Methods] A questionnaire was used to determine the degree of addiction to smartphones in 125 normal adults who used smartphones; then, ultrasonography of the median nerve, Phalen's tests, and reverse Phalen's tests were conducted on the subjects.[Results] Based on the results of the experiment, the thickness of the median nerve did not change in relation to duration of smartphone use per day, duration of continuous smartphone use, periods of the use of smartphones, or the degree of addiction; however, statistically significant shortening of time to wrist tingling was identified in the Phalen's tests and reverse Phalen's tests conducted to examine clinical symptoms. [Conclusion] In conclusion, excessive use of smartphones may act as a cause to trigger carpal tunnel syndrome due to pressure on the carpal tunnel in the wrist joint; thus, precautions are necessary when using smartphones.

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“…The causes of CTS include injuries to wrist areas, repetitive work, and certain diseases in wrist areas 4) . This disease frequently occurs in those middle-aged individuals who perform repetitive and demanding physical occupational activities 5,6) , although it occurs regardless of age in contemporary populations.…”

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Changes in the Thickness of Median Nerves Due to Excessive Use of Smartphones

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“…In some cases local or systemic issues as diabetes, hypothyroidism, alcohol consumption, and pregnancy have been reported as etiologies of CTS [2,3,8,9] . Local causes, such as wrist fractures or tumor, compression are also reported [10,11] .…”

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Anomalous Muscles, A Rare Cause of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Case Report

Bakriga¹,

S閚a²,

Ayouba³

et al. 2017

International Journal of Orthopaedics

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“…2,3 Administrative work, especially in busy workplaces, is one of the jobs with highest CTS occurrence, along with other jobs such as secretarial, construction work, and production. 4 Aside from physical and functional loss, people with CTS also suffer financial loss. Furthermore, a study in Washington State affirmed a significant financial loss is suffered by people with CTS each year, and the study underlined the significance of CTS prevention in workplace.…”

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Prevalence and Characteristics among Administrative Staff at Dr.Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung

Andrian¹,

Lailiyya²,

Novitri³

2017

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Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a neurologic disease affecting hands, which is closely related to work, and is the most prevalent nerve compression disease. The incidence of CTS quite often occur in people working with their hands, for instance the administrative staff, especially in a busy workplace such as Dr.Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung. CTS causes reduction in work productivity, and consequently degrading family welfare and the quality of public service. For that very reason, the prevalence and characteristics of CTS among administrative staff at Dr.HasanSadikin General Hospital Bandung needed to be revealed. Methods: This quantitative descriptive study involved 94 administrative staff in the Medical record department of Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital using the Carpal-tunnel.net questionnaire and further examinations by neurologists. Variables involved in this study were the subject characteristics. Results: Out of the 90 subjects, 22 stated having symptoms related to CTS (prevalence, 24.4%). On further clinical examination, 3 were diagnosed of suffering from CTS (prevalence, 3.3%). Conclusions: Carpal tunnel syndrome is found among the administrative staff at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung and the prevalence is lower than in the general population. A further study is required to reveal ther specific division in the hospital with the most prevalent CTS case.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome as an Occupational Disease

Cited by 49 publications

References 22 publications

Changes in the Thickness of Median Nerves Due to Excessive Use of Smartphones

Changes in the Thickness of Median Nerves Due to Excessive Use of Smartphones

Anomalous Muscles, A Rare Cause of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Case Report

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Prevalence and Characteristics among Administrative Staff at Dr.Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung

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