Occupational cold exposure and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome - a population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cold exposure is an underrecognized occupational hazard that may increase the risk of peripheral nerve entrapment. The aim of this study was to determine if self-reported occupational exposure to contact and ambient cooling was associated with symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).

Methods

In this mainly cross-sectional study, surveys were conducted on a population-based sample of men and women between 18 and 70 years of age, living in northern Sweden. Cold exposure and presence of symptoms suggestive of CTS were subjectively reported. Associations between exposure and outcome were evaluated using logistic regression.

Results

The study included 2,703 women and 2,314 men, with a median age of 60 years (interquartile range 19). Symptoms of CTS were reporte

SUBMITTER: Stjernbrandt A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9210706 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature