Prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms among dentists working in Riyadh

BACKGROUND: Approximately 3-6% of the general population have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). CTS is more prevalent among people with occupations that involve repetitive and forceful maneuvers, such as dentists. It is important to identify risk factors for these symptoms and to understand the impact t...

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Main Authors: Faisal Ahmed Alhusain, Mashael Almohrij, Fadwa Althukeir, Alanoud Alshater, Bassam Alghamdi, Emad Masuadi, Aisha Basudan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre 2019-03-01
Series:Annals of Saudi Medicine
Online Access:https://www.annsaudimed.net/doi/full/10.5144/0256-4947.2019.07.03.1405