The frequency of carpal tunnel syndrome in computer users at a medical facility

J. Clarke Stevens; John C. Witt; Benn E. Smith; Amy L. Weaver

doi:10.1212/WNL.56.11.1568

The frequency of carpal tunnel syndrome in computer users at a medical facility

J. Clarke Stevens, John C. Witt, Benn E. Smith, Amy L. Weaver

Neurology

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Abstract

A survey was done of employees who were identified as frequent computer users. Although 29.6% of the employees reported hand paresthesias, only 27 employees (10.5%) met clinical criteria for carpal tunnel syndrome, and in 9 (3.5%) the syndrome was confirmed by nerve conduction studies. Affected and unaffected employees had similar occupations, years using a computer, and time using the computer during the day. The frequency of carpal tunnel syndrome in computer users is similar to that in the general population.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1568-1570
Number of pages	3
Journal	Neurology
Volume	56
Issue number	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.56.11.1568
State	Published - Jun 12 2001

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Clinical Neurology

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