577 Risk Factors Associated with the Reported Scores on Symptoms Severity and Functional Limitations Scales of the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract Aim We aim to identify risk factors associated with higher scores of CTS symptoms severity and functional limitations on the BCTQ. Method This cross-sectional study was conducted among 366 female participants. The data mainly collected using Demographics were added study's complete questionnaire; Risk included: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Diabetes Mellitus (DM), hypothyroidism, number pregnancies, usage Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCPs), use smartphones keyboards. A P-value < 0.05 considered statistically significant. Results Most participants in their thirties (44%) housewives. RA, DM, pregnancy reporting OCPs smartphone only. Conclusions Different are For example, pregnancy, have all been found affect outcome BCTQ this study. Clinical confirmation diagnosis is required future studies make sure that these pathology itself rather than other pathologies for proper targeted treatment plans outcomes.