Prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in motorbike mechanics

Authors

  • Mohammed Suleman Riphah College of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Aadil Omer Islamabad College of Physiotherapy, Margalla Institute of Health Sciences, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
  • Shahkar Karim Riphah College of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Zahid Iqbal Riphah College of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Zohair Sardar Riphah College of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Ameera Aamar Riphah College of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33897/fujrs.v5i1.371

Keywords:

Boston Carpal tunnel Questionnaire, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Mechanic, Motorbike, ULT1

Abstract

Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) affects approximately 3-5% of the general population.

Objective: The aim was to assess the prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome among motorbike mechanics and evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of various clinical tests for detecting CTS in this population.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 82 mechanics working in different motorbike workshops in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Those Motorbike mechanics who had more than 1 year of experience were selected, 4 special tests, Upper limb tension 1 (ULTI), Phalen’s maneuver, carpal compression test, and tinels sign along with a self-administered Boston Carpal tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) were used. Data was collected from individuals aged 18 to 35 years.

Results: A total of 82 motorbike mechanics participated in this research out of which 13 (15.9%) reported the symptoms of CTS. According to the symptom severity scale of BCTQ 36(43.9%) were asymptomatic, 39(47.4%) mild, 7(8.4%) moderate and none of them reported severe or very severe symptoms. According to functional status scale, 63(76.8%) reported no symptoms, 14(17.1%) were mild and 5(6%) moderate and with no severe or very severe symptoms reported. Furthermore, ULT1 accounts 14(17.1%), CCT 12(14.6%), Phalens maneuver 11(13.4%) and Tinel Sign 8(9.8%) for positive symptoms respectively.

Conclusion: This study concluded a low prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) among young to middle-aged motorbike mechanics. However, those working over five hours a day had a higher susceptibility to CTS, regardless of age

Published

2025-01-31

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): January

Section

Research Articles

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