Carpal tunnel syndrome: An evaluation clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of 350 patients
Journal Title: Dicle Tıp Dergisi - Year 2014, Vol 41, Issue 3
Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to define the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Methods: The study comprised 350 patients diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Exclusion criteria were cervical radiculopathy, brachial plexopathy, thoracic outlet syndrome, polyneuropathy, pregnancy and a history of upper extremity trauma. The sociodemographic characteristics of the patients and the clinical characteristics of the carpal tunnel syndrome were recorded. Results: Of the total 350 patients, 86.2% were female, mean age was 52.5 years, 69.7% were obese, bilateral involvement was determined in 72.9% and the duration of symptoms was 3.0±0.9 years. 98.3% of the patients were married, 79.1% were housewives, 80.6% had a moderate income level, 59.6% were educated to primary school level and the most common accompanying disease was diabetes at a rate of 26.9%. Conclusion: The study results showed that in Central Anatolia, carpal tunnel syndrome was seen in middle-aged, obese, married housewives of moderate income and a low educational level. Generally, there was no accompanying disease, bilateral involvement was high and the disease was determined to have become chronic. With the detailed examination of the sociodemographic data of carpal tunnel syndrome patients, a good definition of a profile specific to this society will contribute to the treatment process. Key words: Carpal tunnel syndrome, Sociodemographic features, Central Anatolia Region
Authors and Affiliations
Nermin Tanık, Ümit Sarp, Asuman Çelikbilek, Mehmet Uçar, Özlem Balbaloglu, Hakan Ak, Hasan Arık, Tugay Atalay
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- DOI 10.5798/diclemedj.0921.2014.03.0470
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