ArticleThe Egyptian journal of neurology, psychiatry and neurosurgery2018
Body mass index and vitamin D level in carpal tunnel syndrome patients.
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- Altered blood-based biomarkers in carpal tunnel syndrome. A systematic review and meta-analysis.Musculoskeletal science & practice · 2026Pooled it
- The Effect of Body Mass Index on Open Carpal Tunnel Release Recovery.Journal of hand surgery global online · 2023Article
- The effect of different doses of vitamin D on the prognosis of patients undergoing carpal tunnel syndrome surgery.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2022Article
- Evaluation of Functional and Symptomatic Outcomes After Vitamin DHand (New York, N.Y.) · 2022Article
- The effects of vitamin D supplementation in carpal tunnel syndrome treatment outcomes: a systematic review.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2021Review
- The relationship of serum lipid profiles and obesity with the severity of carpal tunnel syndrome.The Pan African medical journal · 2021Article
- Carpel tunnel syndrome: A link with vitamin D and calcium.Biomedical reports · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundCarpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy of the upper extremity. The aim of this study is to evaluate the body mass index (BMI) and vitamin D levels in CTS patients.
methodsThe current study was conducted at Zagazig University Hospitals. It included 50 CTS patients and 50 controls. Clinical assessment was carried out to exclude symptoms and signs of neuropathy. Laboratory investigations including vitamin D levels, glycosylated hemoglobin, liver, and kidney function were carried out for every participant. All patients underwent electrodiagnostic study and completed Boston questionnaire to assess their pain sum score, symptom severity (SSS), and functional status (FSS).
resultsPatients had significantly higher BMI and lower vitamin D levels compared to controls (
conclusionsCarpal tunnel syndrome was significantly associated with hypovitaminosis D especially in patients with higher BMI. This highlights the importance of vitamin D supplements and weight loss regimes to minimize the severity of their pain.
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