- Last updated 08 May 2008Policarpal S.r.l.
Wrist brace for the treatment and prevention of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and tendonitis of the wrist
Who is at risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome?
The carpal tunnel syndrome is very frequent. Symptoms consistent with carpal tunnel syndrome occur in up 15% of the population. The prevalence of electrophysiologically confirmed sumptomatic carpal tunnel syndrome is about 3% among women and 2% among men. The incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome is three times higher in women, perhaps because the carpal tunnel itself may be smaller in women than in men, and varies according to the work activities (up to 60 cases for every 100 workers in a particular job): in about 70% of the cases, it is bilateral and is prevalent in the dominant hand. Carpal tunnel syndrome usually occurs in adults. Carpal tunnel syndrome is three times more common among assemblers than among data-entry personnel.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
- What are the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?
- Who is at risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome?
- What are the causes of carpal tunnel syndrome?
- How is carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosed?
- How can carpal tunnel syndrome be prevented?
- How is carpal tunnel syndrome treated?
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