Table 6 Odds ratio of possible and probable carpal tunnel syndrome combined for each standard deviation (0.23 mm) increase in mean carotid intima-media thickness according to exposure to physical workload factors in subjects aged 45-74.
Physical workload factor | Sample | Cases | OR * | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Handgrip with high forces | ||||
No | 979 | 26 | 1.1 | 0.6-1.7 |
Yes | 363 | 29 | 1.5 | 1.0-2.2 |
Manual handling of loads >20 kg | ||||
No | 1091 | 39 | 1.1 | 0.7-1.6 |
Yes | 253 | 16 | 2.1 | 1.2-3.7 |
Use of vibrating tools | ||||
No | 1233 | 49 | 1.3 | 0.9-1.8 |
Yes | 111 | 6 | 1.4 | 0.7-2.5 |
Handgrip with high forces and handling of loads >20 kg | ||||
None | 908 | 25 | 1.1 | 0.7-1.8 |
Only handgrip with high forces | 182 | 14 | 1.1 | 0.5-2.0 |
Only handling of loads >20 kg | 71 | 1 | - | - |
Both | 181 | 15 | 2.6 | 1.4-4.8 |