In:
Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 64, No. 3 ( 2022-03), p. 197-201
Abstract:
To investigate the increased risk for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in men and women with hand-arm vibration (HAV) exposure. Design: Case–control study of CTS where 4396 cases was obtained from National Outpatient Register between 2005 through 2016. Cases were matched to controls and exposure was estimated using a job exposure matrix. Results: Exposure to HAV increased the risk of CTS with an OR of 1.61 (95% CI 1.46–1.77). The risk was highest in men 〈 30 years of age and among women 〈 30 years no increased risk was observed. The risk increased with a mean year exposure above 2.5 m/s 2 to OR 1.84 (95% CI 1.38–2.46). Conclusions: HAV exposure increase the risk of CTS in both genders, with highest risk increase in younger men. This emphasize identification of HAV exposure in patients with CTS.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1076-2752
,
1536-5948
DOI:
10.1097/JOM.0000000000002451
Language:
English
Publisher:
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Publication Date:
2022
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2070230-9
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