The frequency of carpal tunnel syndrome in computer users at a medical facility.
A survey was done of employees who were identified as frequent computer users. Although 29.6% of the employees reported hand paresthesias, only 27 employees (10.5%) met clinical criteria for carpal tunnel syndrome, and in 9 (3.5%) the syndrome was confirmed by nerve conduction studies. Affected and unaffected employees had similar occupations, years using a computer, and time using the computer during the day. The frequency of carpal tunnel syndrome in computer users is similar to that in the general population.
Stevens
J C
JC
Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, USA.
Witt
J C
JC
Smith
B E
BE
Weaver
A L
AL
D000328:Adult; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D003201:Computers; D005260:Female; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009431:Neural Conduction; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires