A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ON CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN
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Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, Pregnancy, Trimester, FrequencyAbstract
Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is triggered by compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel. The main cause of CTS is the raised pressure inside the carpal tunnel. The common early symptoms of CTS consist of discomfort, numbness, and paresthesia’s that particularly impact the first three digits and the outermost portion of the fourth digit Objective: To evaluate the frequency of carpel tunnel syndrome in pregnant women. Methodology: A crosssectional study was carried on 165 pregnant patients presenting with wrist pain from November 2023 to May 2024. We determined the frequency of carpel tunnel syndrome in these patients. Results: Mean age of 165 patients was 28.28±5.94 years. Carpel tunnel syndrome was diagnosed in 59 (35.8%) patients. CTS was higher in patients in their third trimester 39 (66.1%), the association between CTS and trimester was notable (P = 0.0001). Conclusion: We conclude that 35.8% patients in this study were suffering from carpel tunnel syndrome while majority were in their third trimester
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