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Prevalencia del síndrome del túnel carpiano en una población general
I Atroshi1, C Gummesson, R Johnsson
1Department of Orthopedics, Hässleholm-Kristianstad Hospital, Sweden. isam.atroshi@mailbox.swipnet.se
JAMA
|July 20, 1999
Resumen
Los síntomas del síndrome del túnel carpiano (STC) son comunes y afectan al 14,4% de la población general. CTS clínicamente confirmado fue diagnosticado en el 3,8% de los participantes, destacando la necesidad de concienciación de esta condición.
Área de la Ciencia:
- Neurología Neurología.
- Epidemiología La epidemiología.
- Salud Pública La salud pública.
Sus antecedentes:
- El síndrome del túnel carpiano (STC) causa dolor en la mano, entumecimiento y hormigueo, lo que lleva a la discapacidad laboral.
- Las tasas de prevalencia de CTS son altas en ocupaciones específicas, pero los datos para la población general son limitados.
Objetivo del estudio:
- Para estimar la prevalencia del síndrome del túnel carpiano (STC) en la población general.
Principales métodos:
- Se realizó una encuesta general de correo de salud en una población sueca (n=2466).
- Los pacientes con respuesta sintomática se sometieron a un examen clínico y a pruebas de conducción nerviosa.
- Las tasas de prevalencia se calcularon en función del diagnóstico de CTS y / o la neuropatía mediana.
Principales resultados:
- El 14,4% de los encuestados reportó síntomas en la mano indicativos de CTS.
- Clínicamente cierto CTS fue diagnosticado en el 3,8% de la población.
- La neuropatía mediana en el túnel carpiano se encontró en el 4,9% a través de pruebas de conducción nerviosa, y el 2,7% confirmó CTS.
Conclusiones:
- Los síntomas de la mano como dolor, entumecimiento y hormigueo son frecuentes en la población general.
- Aproximadamente 1 de cada 5 personas con síntomas pueden tener síndrome del túnel carpiano basado en hallazgos clínicos y electrofisiológicos.
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