Prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome and its associated factors among patients with musculoskeletal complaints: a single-center experience from Eastern Ethiopia
Abstract Background Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a well-known chronic focal mononeuropathy caused by the mechanical distortion of the nerve at the carpal tunnel. It affects approximately 5% of the population worldwide and 12.1% in Africa. However, it has severe pain that causes discomfort and dis...
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| Main Authors: | Tewodros Yesuf, Asfaw Borsamo, Hailu Aragie, Yared Asmare |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2025-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-025-08859-7 |
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