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PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTOR OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME AMONG WORKERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

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Last updated: 01 Jan 2025

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Occupational diseases

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Introduction: In terms of lost-work time, restricted workdays and rehabilitation, one of the most costly occupational musculoskeletal disorders is carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Aim of work: determination of CTS prevalence and evaluation of some personal and occupational risk factors among construction workers. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 116 cases were enrolled. A questionnaire was used to assess socio-demographic data, and occupational history. CTS was assessed by symptoms on the Katz hand diagram and physical examination. Phalen's test was done for all participants. Results: According to this study, the prevalence of CTS was 27.6% among workers in construction industry. The rate of CTS was significantly higher among electricians than in other workers (P < 0.05). The risk of developing CTS increase with age ≥ 30 years and work duration ≥ 5 years. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that construction workers are at an increased risk of CTS, so awareness should be raised and interventions should specifically target this risk group.
 

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10.21608/ejom.2016.828

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Construction workers, Carpal tunnel syndrome, risk factors, Katz hand diagram and Phalen’s test

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Abdellah

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Department of Community, Environment and Occupational Medicine

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Morsy

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KM

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Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt

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Elshaboury

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Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt

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40

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201

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2016-01-01

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2016-11-13

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2016-01-01

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1110-1881

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2357-058X

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Egyptian Journal of Occupational Medicine

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PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTOR OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME AMONG WORKERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

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22 Jan 2023