Prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms Among Young Dentists

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dc.contributor.authorMatur, Zeliha
dc.contributor.authorZengin, Tunahan
dc.contributor.authorBolu, Naci Emre
dc.contributor.authorOge, Ali Emre
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-12T21:40:20Z
dc.date.available2024-07-12T21:40:20Z
dc.date.issued2023en_US
dc.department[Belirlenecek]en_US
dc.description.abstractObjectivesAlthough age is a risk factor, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can also affect younger individuals, particularly those involved in activities or occupations that require repetitive hand movements, forceful gripping, or prolonged wrist flexion/extension. This case-control study aimed to examine the prevalence of CTS symptoms and frequent object dropping among a group of young dentists who are exposed to CTS risk factors. Additionally, other reported risk factors for CTS, such as sex, obesity, and square wrist sign, were also investigated.MethodsA total of 74 dentists (48 women, mean age 28.5 years), who are working at Istanbul Faculty of Dentistry, the largest dental school in Istanbul, which is the biggest city in Turkey, were included in the study. Additionally, 61 age-and sex-matched controls (38 women, mean age 27.9 years) were also recruited. The Edinburgh Hand Preference Questionnaire, Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (BCTQ), a questionnaire for object dropping and occupational hand usage, anthropometric measurements of the hands, clinical neurologic examination, and electromyography intended for the detection of CTS were performed.ResultsThe dentists had a higher total weekly hand usage duration compared to the controls (66.3 vs 44.8 hours, p<0.001). BCTQ scores and the frequency of object dropping were also significantly higher in dentists compared to controls (respective p values: 0.011, 0.003). Positive correlations were found between BCTQ scores, hand usage durations, and object dropping (respective p values: 0.001, <0.001). BCTQ scores were higher in women than in men (p=0.027). Electrophysiologic evidence of CTS was found in one dentist. ConclusionsSymptoms of CTS may manifest in individuals at a younger age than predicted, primarily influenced by their occupation and the duration of hand usage. Dentists, in particular, report a higher incidence of complaints related to object dropping, which can be attributed to their frequent use of specialized tools and engagement in delicate tasks, resulting in heightened awareness. However, it can also potentially serve as an indicator of CTS.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.7759/cureus.43358
dc.identifier.issn2168-8184
dc.identifier.issue8en_US
dc.identifier.pmid37700967en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.43358
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12415/7251
dc.identifier.volume15en_US
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001052942300042en_US
dc.identifier.wosqualityN/Aen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherSpringernatureen_US
dc.relation.ispartofCureus Journal of Medical Scienceen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessen_US
dc.snmzKY05207
dc.subjectFrequent Object Droppingen_US
dc.subjectDentistsen_US
dc.subjectEntrapment Neuropathyen_US
dc.subjectBoston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaireen_US
dc.subjectCarpal Tunnel Syndromeen_US
dc.titlePrevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms Among Young Dentistsen_US
dc.typeArticle
dspace.entity.typePublication

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