Abstract
Carpal canal size was examined as a risk factor associated with carpal tunnel syndrome in the workplace. Seven of 14 electricians had symptomatic carpal tunnel syndrome. On measuring cross-sectional areas by CT, affected workers had a cross-sectional area of 1.75 ± 0.21 cm2; control values were 2.53 ± 0.15 cm2 (p < 0.05). Individuals with a subclinical syndrome had an area of 1.83 ± 0.22 cm2, similar to the symptomatic group. Wrist circumference was not a predictor of smallest carpal canal area. Unusual bony and soft tissue structures within the carpal canal were easily identified with CT.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1599-1604 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Neurology |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1985 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology