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Seasonal variation in prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome
Author(s) -
Scalco Renata Siciliani,
Pietroski Franciane,
Celli Luiz Felippe S.,
Gomes Irenio,
Becker Jefferson
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
muscle and nerve
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.025
H-Index - 145
eISSN - 1097-4598
pISSN - 0148-639X
DOI - 10.1002/mus.23754
Subject(s) - carpal tunnel syndrome , medicine , surgery
: The influence of cold temperatures on neuropathies has been reported previously, but its impact on carpal tunnel syndrome ( CTS ) is not well analyzed. Methods : We analyzed the frequency of CTS among neurophysiological evaluations according to seasonal variation in 9574 consecutive patients (4260 with CTS ). Results : A higher frequency of CTS was found in the winter (50.8%), and the lowest number for CTS diagnosis was found in the summer (38.9%). In both autumn and spring the prevalence remained stable at an intermediate level between summer and winter at 42.8% and 43.5%, respectively. Conclusion : CTS frequency was much higher in winter in this center. Muscle Nerve 47: 925–927, 2013