Incidence of Occupational Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Its Association with the Square Wrist Sign in Workers Evaluated by a Disability Qualification Board
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carpal tunnel syndrome, occupational health, ergonomics, risk factors, anthropometryAbstract
Introduction: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy among the working population, associated with ergonomic factors and individual characteristics such as wrist anthropometry. Objective: To determine the incidence of work-related CTS and its relationship to the square wrist sign. Methodology: A cross-sectional, observational, descriptive-analytical study of 80 workers evaluated by the Atlántico Disability Assessment Board in 2023. Statistical tests (ANOVA, chi-square, and odds ratio) were applied. Results: A significant association was found between a wrist index ≥0.7 and CTS (p<0.05). Workers with a square wrist were up to 38 times more likely to receive a diagnosis. Conclusions: The square wrist sign constitutes a relevant risk factor for work-related CTS and should be included in epidemiological surveillance programs.
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