PREVALENCE OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME AMONG SCHOOL TEACHERS WITH WRIST PAIN

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ASHUTOSH VINAYAK RUKADIKAR; Panna Shete

PREVALENCE OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME AMONG SCHOOL TEACHERS WITH WRIST PAIN

Authors: ASHUTOSH VINAYAK RUKADIKAR, Panna Shete

Unique Paper ID: 173470
Volume: 11
Issue: 10
PageNo: 337-342

Keywords: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome symptomatic compression median nerve Phalen’s test Patient Rated wrist pain Questionnaire Boston carpal tunnel syndrome questionnaire.

Abstract:
Background: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a symptomatic compression neuropathy of the median nerve at the level of the wrist/hand characterized physiologically by evidence of increased pressure within the carpal tunnel and decreased function of the nerve at that level. It is characterized by numbness, tingling, hand & arm pain, loss of hand and pinch strength and muscle dysfunction. CTS is caused by physical occupational activities, such as repeated and forceful movements of the hand and wrist and also by doing work in awkward posture. Objective: the objective of the study was to investigate prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome in school teachers with wrist pain. Methods: This observational study was conducted in various schools of Kolhapur city. Around 120 subjects were approached and 105 who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in the study. Data was collected using Patient Rated wrist pain Questionnaire. Special test was performed on the subjects and then Boston carpel tunnel syndrome questionnaire (BCTQ) was used to check the severity of the carpal tunnel syndrome. Data was analyzed and prevalence was determined. Results: 37.14% of population had wrist pain. 11% of population were tested positive for Phalen’s test. Majority of the population showed mild severity which was assessed using Boston Carpal syndrome questionnaire. Conclusion: This study concludes that there is 11% prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome among school teachers of Kolhapur city.

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ISSN: 2349-6002
Volume: 11
Issue: 10
PageNo: 337-342

PREVALENCE OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME AMONG SCHOOL TEACHERS WITH WRIST PAIN

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