The Prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Latino Poultry-Processing Workers and Other Latino Manual Workers
Authors:
- Michael S. CartwrightMichael S. Cartwright
- Francis O. WalkerFrancis O. Walker
- Jill N. BlockerJBJill N. Blocker
- Mark R. SchulzMSMark R. Schulz
- Thomas A. ArcuryTAThomas A. Arcury
- Joseph G. GrzywaczJoseph G. Grzywacz
- Dana MoraDMDana Mora
- Haiying ChenHCHaiying Chen
- Antonio J. Ma MarínAMAntonio J. Ma Marín
- Sara A. QuandtSQSara A. Quandt
- 1 February 2012
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- Vol. 54 (2) , 198-201
Abstract
Objective: To determine the prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in Latino poultry-processing workers. Methods: Symptoms and nerve conduction studies were used to prospectively assess 287 Latino poultry-processing workers and 226 Latinos in other manual-labor occupations. Results: The prevalence of CTS was higher in poultry-processing (8.7%) compared with nonpoultry manual workers (4.0%; P < 0.0001). The adjusted odds ratio for the prevalence of CTS in poultry workers was 2.51 (95% confidence interval, 1.80–3.50) compared with nonpoultry workers. Within the poultry workers, those who performed packing, sanitation, and chilling had a trend toward less CTS than those who performed tasks requiring more repetitive and strenuous hand movements. Discussion: Latino poultry-processing workers have a high prevalence of CTS, which likely results from the repetitive and strenuous nature of the work.Keywords
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