Open AccessThe Role of Multifactorial Contribution in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Occurrence
Author(s) -
Putu Feryawan Meregawa,
John J. Nolan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of science and healthcare research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2455-7587
DOI - 10.52403/ijshr.20210447
Subject(s) - carpal tunnel syndrome , medicine , median nerve , body mass index , physical therapy , carpal tunnel , risk factor , physical medicine and rehabilitation , surgery
As one of the common peripheral neuropathies, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is accountable for the majority of typical hand pain and functional disturbance in median nerve innervation. The median nerve compression may cause some uncomfortable sensations including pain, numbness, tingling, and strength loss which also depends on the severity of the condition. Many factors could contribute to CTS occurrence. Several risk factors are thought to be in charge in CTS progressions, such as body mass index (BMI), gender, pregnancy, and biomechanical exposures combination is significantly explained as the major component in suffering CTS. Clinicians need to know the contributing risk factor to benefit the information within the implication for the treatment and reducing symptoms severity.Keywords: carpal tunnel syndrome, risk factor, multifactor.