Burden of carpal tunnel syndrome and its associated factors among construction industry workers in Gondar town, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Carpal tunnel syndrome is characterized by symptoms such as pain, numbness, or tingling on the anterior surface of the index, middle, or radial half of the ring finger, which is frequently associated with weakness of hand grip, and nocturnal pain and/or numbness resulting from compression of the median nerve at the carpal tunnel between the carpal bones and the transverse ligament. The construction industry involves many activities aside from the building process, such as landscaping, painting, electrical supply, plastering, paving, and telecommunications. Performing such tasks involves repetition of wrist flexion and extension, forceful grip with the hand, and/or vibrations of the hand and arm. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome and its

SUBMITTER: Bicha N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11218597 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature