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