Impact of Occupations and Hobbies on the Severity of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Shields, Lisa B.E.; Iyer, Vasudeva G.; Daniels, Michael W.; Shields, Christopher B.

doi:10.1097/jom.0000000000002866

J Occup Environ Med

2023

DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002866

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Impact of Occupations and Hobbies on the Severity of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Lisa B.E. Shields

Vasudeva G. Iyer²,

Michael W. Daniels

et al.

Abstract: We evaluated the severity of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) by electrodiagnostic studies in 613 patients with occupations/hobbies. The occupation severity scores were greatest in garment workers, musicians, and landscapers. Gardeners had the highest hobby severity score. Physicians should be alert to occupations/hobbies associated with a greater risk of severe CTS.

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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a severe condition that affects the hand, causing pain, numbness, paresthesia, and autonomic dysfunction caused by increased pressure, damage, and demyelination of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. The most effective treatment for CTS is carpal tunnel release (CTR) via transverse carpal ligament (TCL) transect. We can apply decompression through endoscopic procedures; standard open techniques and minimally invasive wrist incisions can all be used to accomplish decompression. Superior outcomes have been reported in many studies, including patient satisfaction, symptom relief, improvements in multiple assessment modality results, and fewer complications. Soreness at the incision site, tenderness around the site of ligament release, transitory loss of motor or sensory function, and the need for a repeat operation are all postoperative consequences. There is minimal and low-quality evidence to support the effectiveness of postoperative rehabilitation, such as wrist orthoses, dressings, exercise, and ice therapy, which have benefited patients anecdotally.

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Impact of Occupations and Hobbies on the Severity of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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