Abstract
This paper describes a case control study of the personal and environmental factors associated with the onset of carpal tunnel syndrome in workers at an aircraft engine manufacturing company. A comparison of 30 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome and 90 matched controls indicated that the use of vibratory hand tools and a history of gynecological surgery, specifically hysterectomy and oophorectomy, were strongly associated with the onset of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 255-258 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Occupational Medicine |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - Apr 1981 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health