Work-related factors of carpal tunnel syndrome in computer users among clerical staffs in government health facilities, Kota Bharu, Kelantan

• Main Authors: Ismail, Zaliha, Abdullah, Sarimah, Amin, Mohd lskandar Mohd
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Pusat Pengajian Sains Perubatan, Universiti Sains Malaysia 2011
• Subjects: R Medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/50704/1/DR.%20ZALIHA%20ISMAIL-Eprintsedit.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/50704/

INTRODUCTION: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the situation when the median nerve is compressed within the carpal tunnel and causes the signs and symptoms. Uncertainty of local prevalence and failure to eliminate contributory job factors can result in recurrence or progression of CTS symptoms, im...