Prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms and its Associated Risk Factors in Hail Region

Altraifi, Mohammad A; Alluhaybi, Abdulrahman F; Alaezaimee, Shamma Mutlaq; Aledaili, Sara A; Ali, Syed Irfan

doi:10.5455/mjhs.2020.03.010

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“…Unlike other studies, this study shows that gender is not significantly associated with the development of CTS symptoms. In contrast, other studies show a significant association and mention that females tend to be more affected than males [8,9,11,12]. CTS symptoms were approximately more common in people who were overweight and obese than in those who were not, although our research did not find any significance in this.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The population prevalence of CTS in this study was 19.7%. In a similar study conducted in the Hail region, the prevalence of symptoms of CTS was 24.1% [8]. In another study conducted in Al Majmaah city, the prevalence of symptoms of CTS was 14% [7].…”

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confidence: 78%

“…Additionally, we included questions related to demographic information, medical history, symptom location, and other CTS-related queries. We obtained the complete questionnaire with permission from the published study by Altraifi M et al [8].…”

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Reported Symptoms and Associated Factors of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Qassim Region: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Alsamani,

Alfayyadh

et al. 2023

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Reported Symptoms and Associated Factors of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Qassim Region: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Alfayyadh

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“…However, the relationship between diabetes mellitus alone and developing CTS failed to reach a significant result. Most of the corresponding studies in Saudi Arabia [9,10,13] revealed similar findings. Alternatively, one study included a general population from different regions in Saudi Arabia that did not find an association between CTS and chronic disease despite the high frequency of diabetes as a comorbidity [16].…”

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confidence: 62%

“…In comparison to previous studies in Saudi Arabia, the identified prevalence is higher than that reported by Tawakul et al [ 10 ] in the Western region (2%), while it is much lower than the previously reported in Al-Majmaah City (14%) [ 9 ]. Furthermore, Altraifi et al [ 13 ], in Hail City, reported a CTS prevalence of 24.1%. This high rate was based on the prevalence of self-reported symptoms by the participants as well as a previously confirmed diagnosis of CTS.…”

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Prevalence and Awareness of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among Adults in Tabuk City of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Mirghani,

Aljohani,

Alharbi

et al. 2024

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Background Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition when the median nerve is entrapped and compressed within the wrist. It significantly affects the quality of life and work productivity of the affected individuals. Aim This study aimed to assess the prevalence of CTS and the risk factors associated with this condition among the general population in Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia, and to explore their knowledge of the causes, manifestations, and treatment options. Methods This cross-sectional study included male and female adult residents of Tabuk City aged 18 years and above who agreed to participate in the study. Data were collected using an online, self-administered questionnaire that was distributed to the public using different social media platforms. Results In this study, the prevalence of CTS was 3.4%. The presence of chronic diseases was a significant risk factor for the CTS (p = 0.003). Participants having chronic diseases were 6.370 times more likely to develop CTS (AOR: 6.370, 95% CI: 2.048 to 19.817). The participants had good levels of awareness about the causes (89.3%), clinical manifestations, and treatment of CTS (92.2%). There was a significant association between the level of knowledge about the causes of CTS and gender (p=0.014). Females (74.3%) showed a higher level of knowledge than males (25.7%). As well, the young (18-25) age group (67.9%) was more significantly aware of the causes of CTS in comparison to the other age groups (p=0.023). Conclusion The prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome among the adult population in Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia, was 3.4%, and the significant underlying risk factors were chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, and rheumatoid arthritis. The level of awareness of CTS was satisfactory.

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Prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms and its Associated Risk Factors in Hail Region

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Reported Symptoms and Associated Factors of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Qassim Region: A Cross-Sectional Study

Reported Symptoms and Associated Factors of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Qassim Region: A Cross-Sectional Study

Prevalence and Awareness of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among Adults in Tabuk City of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

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