Search for dissertations about: "Carpal tunnel syndrome"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 swedish dissertations containing the words Carpal tunnel syndrome.
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1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Diabetes. Surgical outcome and nerve pathology
Abstract : Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy in the upper extremity. Diabetes mellitus increases the risk of developing CTS from an estimated prevalence of 2-4% in the general population to 15-30% in diabetics. READ MORE
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2. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Incidence, Occupational Risk, Treatment and Outcome Meassures
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3. Vibration-induced neuropathy in the hand
Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate clinical, pathophysiological and structural aspects of vibration-induced peripheral neuropathy since work with hand-held vibrating tools may lead to progressive neurological and vascular hand symptoms. Symptomatic vibration-exposed men were examined clinically and by neurography, tactilometry, and vibrometry and by measurement of temperature perception thresholds. READ MORE
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4. Health effects from occupational hand-arm vibration
Abstract : Hand-arm vibration (HAV) is a common occupational exposure in Sweden and worldwide that causes both acute transient effects and persistent hand-arm symptoms. The health effects include vibration-induced Raynaud’s phenomenon, neuropathic symptoms, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), and musculoskeletal disorders. READ MORE
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5. Neuropathic pain in an elderly population of an urban area of Iran with a special focus on carpal tunnel syndrome : epidemiological aspects, clinical characteristics, and non-surgical therapy
Abstract : Background: People are getting older, and aging problems and disorders are increasing fast. Knowing the rates, causes, symptomatology, treatment, relief, and prognosis of associated disorders can help and facilitate the elderly, their families, primary health care providers, and health policymakers. READ MORE