[Prevalence for clinically proved carpal tunnel syndrome is 4 percent].
This article summarizes the results of a large-scale population-based study conducted to determine the prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome in the Swedish general population. The study utilized a health questionnaires as well as clinical and electrophysiological examinations. Population prevalence rates of carpal tunnel syndrome, based on clinical diagnosis and electrophysiological criteria, were calculated. Obesity and specific work-related hand activities were shown to be risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Atroshi
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Ortopediska kliniken Hässleholm-Kristianstad, Kristianstads sjukhus. isam.atroshi@mailbox.swipnet.se
Gummesson
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Johnsson
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Ornstein
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Ranstam
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Rosén
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008488:Medical Illustration; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013548:Sweden / Q000453:epidemiology