JOURNAL ARTICLE

Carpal tunnel syndrome severity and work: a case-control study.

  • Published In: Occupational Medicine, 2025, v. 75, n. 1. P. 26 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Curti, S; Ginanneschi, F; Salce, C; Argentino, A; Mattioli, S; Mondelli, M 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on a case-control study investigating the association between carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) severity and occupational biomechanical overload, while adjusting for personal anthropometric risk factors. The study found that blue-collar workers, including housewives due to comparable biomechanical loads, have a significantly higher risk of CTS and more severe forms of the condition compared to white-collar workers. Two anthropometric indexes—the wrist-palm ratio (WPR) and waist-stature ratio (WSR)—were independently associated with CTS severity. Specific occupations such as vine and olive growers, food processing workers, and cleaners showed particularly elevated risks. The findings suggest that preventive strategies should focus on reducing biomechanical overload and managing overweight to mitigate CTS risk and severity.

Additional Information

  • Source:Occupational Medicine. 2025/01, Vol. 75, Issue 1, p26
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0962-7480
  • DOI:10.1093/occmed/kqae120
  • Accession Number:184349112
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