Prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms among neurosurgical spine surgeons

Background: Neurosurgeons, particularly spine surgeons, have high exposure to vibrations via electric or pneumatic drills and repetitive motion. Although no data exist for the prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) among these surgeons, anecdotal evidence suggests the rate of symptoms is higher...

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Published in:	World Neurosurgery: X
Main Authors:	Courtney Pendleton, Karina Lenartowicz, Mohamad Bydon, Robert J. Spinner
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2024-01-01
Subjects:	Carpal tunnel syndrome Hand arm vibration syndrome Spine surgeons Occupational health Vibration exposure
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590139723000868