RF, A., KM, M., I, E. (2016). PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTOR OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME AMONG WORKERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. Egyptian Journal of Occupational Medicine, 40(1), 1-13. doi: 10.21608/ejom.2016.828
Abdellah RF; Morsy KM; Elshaboury I. "PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTOR OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME AMONG WORKERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY". Egyptian Journal of Occupational Medicine, 40, 1, 2016, 1-13. doi: 10.21608/ejom.2016.828
RF, A., KM, M., I, E. (2016). 'PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTOR OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME AMONG WORKERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY', Egyptian Journal of Occupational Medicine, 40(1), pp. 1-13. doi: 10.21608/ejom.2016.828
RF, A., KM, M., I, E. PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTOR OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME AMONG WORKERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. Egyptian Journal of Occupational Medicine, 2016; 40(1): 1-13. doi: 10.21608/ejom.2016.828
PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTOR OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME AMONG WORKERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
1Department of Community, Environment and Occupational Medicine
2Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
Abstract
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.