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Carpal tunnel syndrome

Lifestyle modifications

WEIGHT

  • Obesity is probably a risk factor for CTS (1)


PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

  • Repetitive, forceful hand and wrist use is a risk factor for CTS (1)

  • Work with vibration tools or with hands in cold temperature increase the risk of CTS (1)

References

1) https://www.uptodate.com/contents/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-pathophysiology-and-risk-factors

Resources

Evidence Pyramid

EXPLANATION TO EVIDENCE PRESENTATION

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Evidence based on guidelines and evidence based Clinical Decision Systems is written in BOLD

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Evidence based on meta analysis or systematic reviews is written in BOLD and CURSIVE

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Evidence based on randomized controlled trials is written in plain font

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Evidence based on observational / cohort studies is written in CURSIVE

Figure: Evidence pyramid

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