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Carpal tunnel syndrome epidemiology and demographics

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Overview

CTS is the most common compressive neuropathy and the pathology involving the snovium is the most common cause of idiopathic CTS. CTS affects 5-10% of general population

Epidemiology

Epidemiology

References

References

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