Prevalence and Associated Factors of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among Diabetic Patients in Arba Minch General Hospital, South West Ethiopia, 2021.

Alehegn Bekele Getachew AbebeTadiwos HailuTeshale Fikadu Gebabo Abinet GebreMickael Tamiru Getachew Chuchu Churko Dagninet Alelign Biresaw Wassihun Alemu Daniel TeshomeZekarias Bukala

Published in: Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy (2022)

The prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome was relatively low. High body mass index (BMI) was significantly but negatively associated with carpal tunnel syndrome compared to diabetic patients with normal BMI. Diabetic patients with normal BMI should be screened for CTS for early management of the disease and prevention of further complications. Further investigations are recommended.

Keyphrases

body mass index
risk factors
weight gain
type diabetes
wound healing
physical activity
healthcare
adverse drug