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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Reports summarize carpal tunnel syndrome research from B. Silverstein and co-authors
June 1st, 2009
"Objectives The aim was to explore whether ''adjustment'' for gender masks important exposure differences between men and women in a Study of rotator cuff syndrome (RCS) and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and work exposures. This cross-sectional study of 733 subjects in 12 healthcare and manufacturing workplaces used detailed individual health and work exposure assessment methods," investigators in the United States report. "Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to compare gender stratified and adjusted models. Prevalence of RCS and CTS among women was 7.1% and 11.3% respectively, and among men 7.8% and 6.4%. In adjusted (gender, age, body mass index)...
Source: Pain & Central Nervous System Week (2009-06-01)
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