Screening test doesn’t predict work-related carpal tunnel syndrome
A screening test for early signs of carpal tunnel syndrome among new workers prior to job placement does not help prevent the disorder, according to a NIOSH-funded study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common, often disabling work-related disorder affecting the muscles and bones of the arms and hands. Risk factors include repetitive hand movements, forceful grip, and intensive hand use. In addition, older age and obesity may increase the risk among some workers.