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Self-reported physical work exposures and incident carpal tunnel syndrome.
Authors
Dale AM; Gardner BT; Zeringue A; Strickland J; Descatha A; Franzblau A; Evanoff BA
Source
Am J Ind Med 2014 Nov; 57(11):1246-1254
NIOSHTIC No.
20045042
Abstract
BACKGROUND: To prospectively evaluate associations between self-reported physical work exposures and incident carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). METHODS: Newly employed workers (n = 1,107) underwent repeated nerve conduction studies (NCS), and periodic surveys on hand symptoms and physical work exposures including average daily duration of wrist bending, forearm rotation, finger pinching, using vibrating tools, finger/thumb pressing, forceful gripping, and lifting >2 pounds. Multiple logistic regression models examined relationships between peak, most recent, and time-weighted average exposures and incident CTS, adjusting for age, gender, and body mass index. RESULTS: 710 subjects (64.1%) completed follow-up NCS; 31 incident cases of CTS occurred over 3-year follow-up. All models describing lifting or forceful gripping exposures predicted future CTS. Vibrating tool use was predictive in some models. CONCLUSIONS: Self-reported exposures showed consistent risks across different exposure models in this prospective study. Workers' self-reported job demands can provide useful information for targeting work interventions.
Keywords
Physical-reactions; Physiological-effects; Physiology; Carpal-tunnel-syndrome; Humans; Men; Women; Nerve-function; Hand-injuries; Exposure-levels; Risk-factors; Musculoskeletal-system; Musculoskeletal-system-disorders; Extremities; Models; Statistical-analysis;
Author Keywords: carpal tunnel syndrome; physical work exposures; self-report; occupational health; prospective; longitudinal studies
Contact
Ann Marie Dale, PhD, OTR/L, Division of General Medical Sciences, Campus Box 8005, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S .Euclid Ave., St.Louis, MO 63110
CODEN
AJIMD8
Publication Date
20141101
Document Type
Journal Article
Email Address
adale@dom.wustl.edu
Funding Type
Grant
Fiscal Year
2015
Identifying No.
Grant-Number-R01-OH-008017; M092014
Issue of Publication
11
ISSN
0271-3586
Priority Area
Construction; Manufacturing
Source Name
American Journal of Industrial Medicine
State
MO; MI
Performing Organization
Washington University - St. Louis, Missouri
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Content source:
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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