Objectives This systematic review aimed to identify published observational methods
assessing biomechanical exposures in occupational settings and evaluate them with …

Background Occupational risks for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) have been examined in
various occupations, and several systematic reviews (SRs) have been published on this …

Background Between 2001 and 2010, five research groups conducted coordinated
prospective studies of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) incidence among US workers from …

Objective. To examine the association between work place exposure and CTS by meta-
analysis, including analyses with respect to exposure to hand force, repetition, vibration and …

Background Between 2001 and 2010, six research groups conducted coordinated multiyear,
prospective studies of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) incidence in US workers from various …

Objective: To better characterize associations between physical risk factors and upper-
extremity musculoskeletal symptoms and disorders, a prospective epidemiologic study of …

Abstract Background and Aims Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common
peripheral nerve entrapment syndrome with a high prevalence among workers. Insights on …

Objective The relationships between workplace risk factors and upper extremity injuries from
epidemiological and laboratory studies were examined. Background Epidemiological …

A cohort of 536 workers was enrolled from 10 diverse manufacturing facilities and was
followed monthly for six years. Job physical exposures were individually measured. Worker …

Objectives To quantify the risk for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) from workplace physical
factors, particularly hand activity level and forceful exertion, while taking into account …