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Assessment of carpal tunnel syndrome via ultrasonography among hospital workers: a screening study

Authors: Mai Fathy, Ahmed ElSadek, Eman Hamid, Amr AbdElMoneim

Published in: The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery | Issue 1/2021

Abstract

Background

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a reasonably common disorder among working individuals. It may also be a cause of functional impairment. The aim of the study was to screen for the presence of carpal tunnel syndrome among hospital workers by non-invasive ultrasound.

Results

The prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosed by ultrasound among hospital workers was 21.5%. Age and Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire scale were positively correlated to median nerve cross sectional area.

Conclusions

Ultrasound can be used as a non-invasive and convenient method for screening for carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Title: Assessment of carpal tunnel syndrome via ultrasonography among hospital workers: a screening study
Authors: Mai Fathy
Ahmed ElSadek
Eman Hamid
Amr AbdElMoneim
Publication date: 01-12-2021
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Published in: The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 1687-8329
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s41983-021-00385-2

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Assessment of carpal tunnel syndrome via ultrasonography among hospital workers: a screening study

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Background

Results

Conclusions

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