Carpal tunnel syndrome prevalence: an evaluation of workers at a raw poultry processing plant

Objectives: Evaluate the prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) among workers at a raw poultry processing plant and categorize jobs on the basis of hand activity and force. Methods: A cross-sectional survey among 191 workers assessed CTS defined by self-reported CTS symptoms, a hand symptom diag...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of occupational and environmental health 2017-10, Vol.23 (4), p.282-290
Hauptverfasser:	Musolin, Kristin M., Ramsey, Jessica G.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abattoirs Adult Aged Carpal tunnel syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - epidemiology Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - etiology Cross-Sectional Studies ergonomics Female Hand - physiology hand activity level Humans Male Maryland - epidemiology Middle Aged Nerve conduction nerve conduction study Occupational Diseases - epidemiology Occupational Diseases - etiology Occupational exposure Original Research Paper Overuse injuries Population studies Poultry poultry processing Prevalence Signs and symptoms Young Adult
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