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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Hypothyroidism
Sampada Swapneel Karne1, Nilima Sudhakar Bhalerao2
1Professor, Department of Medicine, SKN Medical College , Pune, Maharashtra, India .
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|April 5, 2016
Summary
Increased Body Mass Index (BMI) is a significant risk factor for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) in individuals with hypothyroidism. Clinical signs of CTS are highly sensitive indicators in these patients.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Neurology
Background:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is median nerve compression in the wrist.
- Hypothyroidism is a recognized cause of CTS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the clinical characteristics of CTS in patients with primary hypothyroidism.
- To identify risk factors associated with CTS in this population.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving adult patients with primary hypothyroidism.
- Exclusion of patients with alternative CTS causes.
- Data collection included medical history, clinical examination, and nerve conduction studies.
Main Results:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) was diagnosed in 16.7% of the 36 participants.
- Higher Body Mass Index (BMI) and the presence of clinical CTS symptoms/signs were independently correlated with CTS.
- No significant correlation was found with gender, age, disease duration, TSH levels, or thyroid hormone therapy.
Conclusions:
- Elevated BMI is a key risk factor for developing CTS in patients with hypothyroidism.
- Clinical assessment for CTS is a sensitive diagnostic tool in hypothyroid patients.
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