Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What is the incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in any one year?
The incidence is 2.5 cases per 1,000 people per year.
What type of neuropathy is involved in this condition?
It is a compressive neuropathy of the median nerve at the wrist.
Who suffers the greatest incidence of this condition. Men or women?
It is more common in women than men with a ratio of between 3:1 and 10:1.
Does the incidence of this condition lessen or increase with age?
It is more common in middle age, with less than 10% of cases occurring in the under-30 age group.