Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms and their associated factors among plastic surgeons in Saudi Arabia: a…

Cross-sectionalBMC musculoskeletal disorders· Jul 2025

Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms and their associated factors among plastic surgeons in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.

Ahmed Alharbi, Kayan Alotaibi, Alya AlZabin … Haya Alotaibi

Hand & Peripheral NerveCross-sectionalQ2IF 2.9

43% of plastic surgeons in Saudi Arabia report hand numbness

Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms and their associated factors among plastic surgeons in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.

Ahmed Alharbi … Haya Alotaibi

BMC musculoskeletal disorders · Jul 2025

Background

Carpal tunnel syndrome (carpal tunnel syndrome) is a common occupational risk for plastic surgeons, affecting hand functionality and overall quality of life.

Purpose

This study aimed to explore and determine carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms prevalence and risk factors among plastic surgeons in Saudi Arabia.

Methods

Submitted sociodemographic data, clinical attributes, and completed the Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (BCTQ).

n = 100 surgeons

43%

Results

43%

Hand numbness was reported by this share of surveyed plastic surgeons.

n = 100 surgeons

More results

Key predictors of carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms comprised years of experience, a history of degenerative disc disease, and hand numbness.

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Conclusion

The occupational hazard of carpal tunnel syndrome among plastic surgeons in Saudi Arabia is significant, indicating the necessity for focused interventions to reduce carpal tunnel syndrome risk factors and enhance ergonomic procedures in surgical environments.

Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms and their associated factors among plastic surgeons in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.

Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms and their associated factors among plastic surgeons in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.

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