Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common peripheral canalicular nerve entrapment
syndrome in the upper extremities. The compression of or injury to the median nerve at the …

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common upper extremity compressive
neuropathy, with a prevalence of 3%–5% in the general population, and 6% in the group of …

This report presents the current state of scientific knowledge on the ways in which
psychosocial factors influence musculoskelatal disorders (MSDs), and their impact on work …

Evidence from familial and genetic association studies have reported that DNA sequence
variants play an important role, together with non-genetic factors, in the aetiology of both …

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is an entrapment neuropathy caused by compression and
irritation of the median nerve, which travels through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. Increased …

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral nerve entrapment syndrome,
affecting a large proportion of the general population. Genetic susceptibility has been …

There is mounting evidence suggesting a genetic contribution to the susceptibility of
sustaining a musculoskeletal soft-tissue injury. To date, more than 70 loci have been …

Cytokines, such as interleukins, are crucial in regulating critical cell signaling pathways as
well as being major contributors to inflammatory response and are upregulated during …

Introduction The direct causes of idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) are still unknown.
It is suggested that pathology of the tendons and other connective tissue structures within …

This chapter discusses the pathophysiological mechanisms and contributing factors
underlying the etiology of carpal tunnel syndrome. The etiology of carpal tunnel syndrome is …