Abd El Mawgod Mohamed M, Alhazmi Khalid M, Alanazi Adel S, Alenezi Salem M, Alanazi Wael A
Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, EGY.
Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU.
Cureus. 2024 Jan 11;16(1):e52100. doi: 10.7759/cureus.52100. eCollection 2024 Jan.
Background Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most prevalent entrapment neuropathy affecting the upper limb. It is recognized as a complex condition that is attributed to both non-medical and medical risk factors. Lack of awareness leads to delays in seeking advice, diagnosis, and treatment. Objective To determine the awareness of CTS, its associated symptoms, signs, and risk factors among the adult population. Subjects and methods A cross-sectional study design was carried out among the adult population in Arar city, Northern Saudi Arabia. Results In total, 338 respondents participated in this study. More than one-third (40.8%) mentioned that median nerve entrapment is a cause of CTS. The most commonly cited risk factor by the respondents was engaging in physical tasks such as using a computer (53%). Additionally, 60% of participants agreed that symptoms of CTS include tingling and numbness in the thumb, index, and middle fingers. Conclusion The findings of the study indicated a lack of adequate community awareness about CTS among the studied population.
背景 腕管综合征（CTS）是影响上肢的最常见的卡压性神经病。它被认为是一种复杂的病症，归因于非医学和医学风险因素。意识不足导致寻求建议、诊断和治疗的延迟。 目的 确定成年人群对腕管综合征及其相关症状、体征和风险因素的认识。 对象和方法 在沙特阿拉伯北部阿拉尔市的成年人群中进行了一项横断面研究设计。 结果 共有338名受访者参与了本研究。超过三分之一（40.8%）的人提到正中神经卡压是腕管综合征的一个原因。受访者最常提到的风险因素是从事诸如使用电脑等体力活动（53%）。此外，60%的参与者同意腕管综合征的症状包括拇指、示指和中指的刺痛和麻木。 结论 研究结果表明，在所研究的人群中，社区对腕管综合征的认识不足。
