Work-Induced Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is common in people working in a variety of professions. CTS is caused by frequent, repetitive movements of the upper limb, frequent bending and strain of the elbow, and hand-arm vibrations. Dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants, soldiers, laboratory workers, and secretaries are some of those at risk due to their occupation. Presently described is a case with the diagnosis of work-related carpal tunnel syndrome. The patient was 46 years old and female. She was referred to the occupational diseases polyclinic for a suspicious lesion on the lungs. She had a complaint of numbness […]