Prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome 
and its correlation with pain 
amongst female hairdressers

Demiryürek, Bekir Enes; Gündoğdu, Aslı Aksoy

doi:10.13075/ijomeh.1896.01068

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“…In this study, left-handed dentists were significantly more likely to suffer from CTS symptoms than right-handed dentists. This is consistent with similar studies of medical laboratory staff17 and hairdressers,35 although the reason(s) for this difference remains unknown.…”

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Prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms among dentists working in Riyadh

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BACKGROUND Approximately 3–6% of the general population have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). CTS is more prevalent among people with occupations that involve repetitive and forceful maneuvers, such as dentists. It is important to identify risk factors for these symptoms and to understand the impact they may have on clinical practice. OBJECTIVES Measure the prevalence of CTS-symptoms and identify factors associated with CTS. DESIGN Cross-sectional. SETTING Dentists working in Riyadh. SUBJECTS AND METHODS In-person interviews from 15 July to 10 September 2017 of subjects obtained using random cluster sampling. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Prevalence of CTS-related symptoms among dentists. SAMPLE SIZE 223 dentists (134 males and 89 females). RESULTS The prevalence of CTS-related symptoms among dentists working in Riyadh was 30.5% (95% CI 0.25 to 0.36). Female dentists had a significantly greater risk of having CTS symptoms than male dentists (OR 2.13; 95% CI 1.09–4.17). Obese dentists were also more likely to complain of CTS symptoms than dentists within normal weight limits (OR 3.66; 95% CI 1.55–8.64). Left-hand dominance was strongly associated with CTS symptoms, with an estimated OR of 6.28 (95% CI 1.24–31.90). However, there was no relationship between CTS symptoms and age, marital status, history of smoking, exercise, dental specialty, occupation period, or having other educational degrees. CONCLUSION Thirty percent of dentists working in Riyadh had experienced severe or mild symptoms related to CTS. Several risk factors for CTS have been identified. Future research could explore the reasons behind these risk factors to identify and implement prevention measures. LIMITATIONS Cannot be generalized to the whole of Saudi Arabia, or the region. Larger controlled studies are needed to further identify the risk factors associated with CTS among dentists. In addition, since the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire was used, the self-reporting nature of the study might be affected by external bias.

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“…Demiryurek and Gündogdu also believe that, in order to limit occupational disabilities related to CTS in the risk groups, research is needed to assess the impact of preventive measures (training on the symptoms, daily working time reductions) on the incidence of CTS [5]. In future studies, it is important to take into account the impact of workplace modification and other activity modification on the effects of the therapy [33].…”

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“…A high incidence of the syndrome is observed in highly developed countries among professionally active individuals improperly performing workplace activities which require prolonged or repeated bending/straightening of the radiocarpal joint, the use of considerable force or manual vibra-tion tools [3,4]. The risk of CTS is the greatest when these elements are present [5,6]. Palmer et al [7] distinguished 3 types of occupational activity that predisposed to CTS incidence, i.e., the use of vibratory tools, assembly work, and food processing and packaging.…”

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Factors determining the effectiveness of conservative treatment in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome

Zwolińska

Kwołek

2019

Int J Occup Med Environ Health

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Objectives: The study aims to assess selected factors contributing to the long-term effects of the conservative treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Material and Methods: Forty-nine individuals diagnosed with CTS were enrolled in the study. The symptoms resulted from occupational hand overuse in 37 patients. The assessment involved 78 hands before the therapy (study 1) and 1 year after the end of the therapy (study 2). The clinical symptoms assessed included: pain, numbness, tingling, morning stiffness, vegetative disorders and difficulties in activities of daily living (ADL). The range of motion (ROM) in the hand joints and the pressure generated during the cylindrical grip were measured. Phalen's tests, an electrodiagnostic test and a 2-point discrimination study were performed. Results: A significant reduction of symptoms and improvement in tested parameters were found in study 2. The largest ROM in the hand, the lowest level of pain and the largest reduction in the frequency of daytime tingling were found in the oldest patients in study 2. In subjects with better initial electrodiagnostic test results, a significant reduction in daytime numbness and daytime tingling was obtained. In individuals previously subjected to conservative therapy, a significant improvement in the ROM of the hand and a better quality of sensation were noted in study 2. A higher level of pain, a lower reduction in the frequency of daytime tingling, and a smaller improvement in ADL capacity were noted in individuals who overused their hands at work after the therapy. Conclusions: The effects of conservative CTS treatment after 1 year, expressed as the reduction of subjective symptoms, were independent of the patient's age. A worse initial electrodiagnostic test result is a predictor of less favorable therapy results. Hand overuse during occupational activity may negatively affect the effects of conservative treatment in individuals with CTS. A change in the nature of occupational activity positively influenced the long-term maintenance of the effects of conservative treatment.

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“…The majority of individuals with symptoms (296; 93.4%) and functional limitations (147; 93.6%) were female (p < 0.05); while this may be due to over-representation, it is also in keeping with previously documented findings on CTS. 29,30 Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire as a Screening Tool Sirisena et al…”

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Can the Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire Be Used as a Screening Tool Among a Potentially High-Risk Population in Singapore?

Sirisena

Lim

Sim

et al. 2022

Journal of Hand and Microsurgery

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Introduction Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) causes significant morbidity with delayed diagnosis or management. The Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) is validated for monitoring CTS following diagnosis; however, it has not been trialed in a screening capacity. The study aimed to determine whether it can be utilized when screening a focused population in Singapore. Materials and Methods A single-center survey-based study was undertaken prospectively to identify whether positive symptoms could be identified among nursing and administrative staff. Results A total of 605 staff responded. Positive symptoms were identified in 317 (52.4%) of participants and 23 (3.8%) reported them to be severe. Functional limitations were detected in 157 (26.0%) of participants with 5 (0.8%) reporting these as severe. Positive symptoms (84.9%) and functional limitations (81.5%) were more prevalent among nursing staff. Cronbach’s α scores (0.896 for symptoms and 0.84 for functional limitations) suggested good reliability in matching symptoms and functional limitations. Conclusion The BCTQ can potentially be implemented as a screening tool for CTS among those without a prior diagnosis. It has a greater depth of questioning with symptomatic and functional limitations considered, and in situations where a formal diagnosis is subsequently made, the same tool can be subsequently used for progression tracking pre- and post-treatment. Level of Evidence This is a Level II study.

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Prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome and its correlation with pain amongst female hairdressers

Cited by 17 publications

References 18 publications

Prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms among dentists working in Riyadh

Prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms among dentists working in Riyadh

Factors determining the effectiveness of conservative treatment in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome

Can the Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire Be Used as a Screening Tool Among a Potentially High-Risk Population in Singapore?

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