Meta-Analysis: Association Between Wrist Posture and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among Workers

Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common work-related peripheral neuropathy. In addition to grip force and repetitive hand exertions, wrist posture (hyperextension and hyperflexion) may be a risk factor for CTS among workers. However, findings of studies evaluating the relationship betwe...

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Main Authors: Doohee You, Allan H. Smith, David Rempel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-03-01
Series:Safety and Health at Work
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791114000043