Abstract
Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a group of symptoms and signs which resulting from the local compression of the median nerve at the wrist. Thenar muscles atrophy can be occur in patients with advanced disease and this can be irreversible
Objective: This study has been conducted to determine the prevalence of CTS among diabetic patients of Aljouf region in KSA (kingdom of Saudi Arabia), and to identify their associated risk factors.
Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted in KASH. The study randomly included all patients with diabetes mellitus were collected with their demographic data such as age, gender, BMI, occupation and educational level. diabetic history, medical history, diagnosis of CTS depends on validated questionnaire previously used to diagnosis patients with CTS.
Results: Out of 408 included, 41.7% had CTS. 76.5% of the study subjects had unilateral CT. More common in female than male. An association was found between age, occupation, duration of DM, retinopathy, dyslipidemia and the development of CTS
Conclusion: High prevalence of unilateral CTS was found among diabetic patients in Al-Jouf rejoin. Development of CTS was associated with increase age, increase duration of DM, retinopathy and dyslipidemia.