Carpal tunnel syndrome: is it work-related?

Hosp Pract (1995). 1999 Mar 15;34(3):49-56; quiz 147. doi: 10.3810/hp.1999.03.132.

Abstract

The reported incidence of work-related carpal tunnel syndrome has skyrocketed; however, many cases have an underlying systemic cause. A methodical investigation--including appropriate imaging studies and laboratory testing--can differentiate symptoms that are primarily occupational from those with associated medical illness or obesity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / etiology
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypothyroidism / complications
  • Hypothyroidism / diagnosis*
  • Middle Aged
  • Occupational Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Occupational Diseases / etiology
  • Occupational Diseases / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
  • Recurrence