An Evaluation for the Occupational Distribution of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Diagnosed at a University Hospital.
- Author:
Yong Hyu CHOI
1
;
Seong Kyu KANG
;
Chang Ho CHAE
;
Jong Han LEEM
;
Chung Yill PARK
Author Information
1. Industrial Health Research Institute, Korea Industrial Safety Corporation, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Accidents, Occupational;
Agriculture;
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome*;
Commerce;
Compensation and Redress;
Fisheries;
Humans;
Insurance;
Interviews as Topic;
Life Style;
Medical Records
- From:Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
1999;11(3):313-322
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: The study was carried out to evaluate the work-relatedness and the occupational distribution in 147 carpal tunnel syndrome(CTS) cases diagnosed at a university hospital from May 1996 to May 1998. METHODS: We obtained the information on disease appearance, occupational history including job content and other life style by medical records and telephone interviews. RESULTS: Of the 147 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, 51 patients(34.7 %) were shown to be work-related. Work-related CTS were most frequent in elementary workers (21 case, 41.2%). The other eases were 15(29.4%) workers in service and shop and market sales, 9(17.6%) workers in craft and related traders, 4(7.8%) workers in skilled agriculture and fishery. Only two workers had claimed to the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance, but no one has been admitted as an occupational CTS yet. CONCLUSIONS: It is suggested that arrangements of surveillance system for adequate control of occupational CTD is neccessity.
