title: The frequency of carpal tunnel syndrome in computer users at a medical facility.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, USA.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Stevens
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Witt
authors.forename: B E
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Weaver
mesh_terms: 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