Abstract
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.
Translated title of the contribution | Prevalence for clinically proved carpal tunnel syndrome is 4 percent |
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Original language | Swedish |
Pages (from-to) | 1668-1670 |
Journal | Läkartidningen |
Volume | 97 |
Issue number | 14 |
Publication status | Published - 2000 |
Bibliographical note
The information about affiliations in this record was updated in December 2015.The record was previously connected to the following departments: Department of Orthopaedics (Lund) (013028000), Clinical Neurophysiology (013013001), Division of Physiotherapy (Closed 2012) (013042000)
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Neurology
- Physiotherapy
- Orthopedics