INTRODUCTION: The influence of cold temperatures on neuropathies has been reported previously, but its impact on carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is not well analyzed. METHODS: We analyzed the frequency of CTS among neurophysiological evaluations according to seasonal variation in 9574 consecutive patients (4260 with CTS). RESULTS: A higher frequency of CTS was found in the winter (50.8%), and the lowest number for CTS diagnosis was found in the summer (38.9%). In both autumn and spring the prevalence remained stable at an intermediate level between summer and winter at 42.8% and 43.5%, respectively. CONCLUSION: CTS frequency was much higher in winter in this center.
INTRODUCTION: The influence of cold temperatures on neuropathies has been reported previously, but its impact on carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is not well analyzed. METHODS: We analyzed the frequency of CTS among neurophysiological evaluations according to seasonal variation in 9574 consecutive patients (4260 with CTS). RESULTS: A higher frequency of CTS was found in the winter (50.8%), and the lowest number for CTS diagnosis was found in the summer (38.9%). In both autumn and spring the prevalence remained stable at an intermediate level between summer and winter at 42.8% and 43.5%, respectively. CONCLUSION:CTS frequency was much higher in winter in this center.
Authors: Andrea Farioli; Stefania Curti; Roberta Bonfiglioli; Alberto Baldasseroni; Giovanna Spatari; Stefano Mattioli; Francesco Saverio Violante Journal: Ann Work Expo Health Date: 2018-04-18 Impact factor: 2.179