Abstract

Background and Aim: Early recognition and intervention will result in a better quality of life for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of CTS symptoms and its associated risk factors in the Hail region. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Hail region, in 2020. A total of 584 subjects were selected and informed consent was obtained. A standardized and validated questionnaire was used to assess the symptoms of CTS if present and the functional status of the affected hand. Results: A total of 141(24.1%) were found to be symptomatic. Female gender, younger age group, and reported health problems were significantly associated with CTS symptoms development. The most reported symptomatic site was the right hand (40.6%) and the most reported symptom was tingling sensation (100%). Health problems were reported by 36% of the symptomatic subjects. Conclusions: Our study showed that the prevalence of CTS symptoms in Hail region is high. Multiple risk factors for developing CTS were recognized. We recommend further studies using clinical assessment and nerve conduction study.

Keywords: Carpal tunnel syndrome · Hail · Saudi Arabia

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  24. 24.How severe is the hand or wrist pain that you have at night? Normal Slight Medium Severe Very serious
  25. 25.How often did hand or wrist pain wake you up during a typical night in the past two weeks? Normal Once 2 to 3 times 4 to 5 times More than 5 times
  26. 26.Do you typically have pain in your hand or wrist during the daytime? No pain Slight Medium Severe Very serious
  27. 27.How often do you have hand or wrist pain during daytime? Normal 1-2 times / day 3-5 times / day More than 5 times Continued
  28. 28.How long on average does an episode of pain last during the daytime? Normal <10 minutes 10~60 Continued >60 minutes Continued
  29. 29.Do you have numbness (loss of sensation) in your hand? Normal Slight Medium Severe Very serious
  30. 30.Do you have weakness in your hand or wrist? Normal Slight Medium Severe Very serious
  31. 31.Do you have tingling sensations in your hand? Normal Slight Medium Severe Very serious
  32. 32.How severe is numbness (loss of sensation) or tingling at night? Normal Slight Medium Severe Very serious
  33. 33.How often did hand numbness or tingling wake you up during a typical night during the past two weeks? Normal Once 2 to 3 times 4 to 5 times More than 5 times

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