The number of smartphone users is growing dramatically. Using the smartphone frequently
forces the users to adopt an awkward posture leading to an increased risk of …

Background The use of mobile touch screen devices (MTSDs) has increased rapidly over
the last decade, and there are concerns that their use may have negative musculoskeletal …

Introduction In this study we investigated the flexor pollicis longus (FPL) tendon and median
nerve in smartphone users by ultrasonography to assess the effects of smartphone addiction …

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common focal peripheral neuropathy. Increased
pressure in the carpal tunnel results in median nerve compression and impaired nerve …

An association between obesity and carpal tunnel syndrome is found in many
epidemiological studies. Therefore, there is a need to evaluate the physiopathological links …

The carpal tunnel is an elaborate biomechanical structure whose pathomechanics plays an
essential role in the development of carpal tunnel syndrome. The purpose of this article is to …

Abstract Quality of Work Life (QWL) can affect health and safety of individuals. The aim of the
present study was to evaluate QWL among surgeons and investigate its association with …

Objectives The purposes of this study were to measure a safe zone and a path for ultra–
minimally invasive sonographically guided carpal tunnel release with a 1‐mm incision in …

Objectives We aimed at assessing whether differences among males and females in carpal
tunnel syndrome (CTS) epidemiology might be attributable to segregation with respect to …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the sex-based differences in the carpal arch
morphology. Carpal arch morphology was quantified using palmar bowing and area of the …