Prevalence of Carpel Tunnel Syndrome in Middle Aged Pregnant Females

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of study was to check the prevalence of CTS in pregnant women of Multan city.
 Methodology: The study design was Cross sectional. Data was collected by convenient sampling technique from 260 participants, in accordance with defined inclusion & exclusion criteria. Study settings include Ibn e Sina Hospital, Nishtar Hospital and Fatima Hospital Multan. The study duration was 6 months. The Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire was used as an outcome measure to obtain data from targeted population. The questionnaire was filled by researcher through asking questions to participants. Data was analyzed by using spss 21
 Findings: The study results showed that 22% of women had CTS during pregnancy. It was more common among women in their third trimester with age of 18 to 28 years. About 13.1%ad slight pain and 2.3% had severe pain in their hand or wrist. The study concluded that CTS is prevalent in pregnant women. With increasing gestational age, the frequency of CTS increased, while asymptomatic cases decreased. Maternal and child health (MCH) practitioners should be knowledgeable about the increased risk of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) during pregnancy and provide appropriate education and support to pregnant women who may be at risk.