How Frequent Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pakistani Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
| Author | Muhammad Sohail Ajmal Ghoauri | en |
| Author | Nauman Ismat Butt | en |
| Author | Dure Sabeh | en |
| Author | Umaima Waris | en |
| Author | Fahad Qaisar | en |
| Author | Ali Imran | en |
| Author | Barak Waris | en |
| Author | Muhammad Tasawwar Amin | en |
| Author | Tariq Ullah | en |
| Orcid | Muhammad Sohail Ajmal Ghoauri [0009-0009-2123-8409] | en |
| Orcid | Nauman Ismat Butt [0000-0003-1022-0157] | en |
| Orcid | Dure Sabeh [0009-0004-0222-9236] | en |
| Orcid | Umaima Waris [0009-0009-4610-9056] | en |
| Orcid | Barak Waris [0009-0007-6405-2087] | en |
| Issued Date | 2025-09-30 | en |
| Abstract | Background and Objectives: The present study aimed to assess frequency of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Bahawal Victoria Hospital Pakistan, from January to June 2024. A total of 210 patients with T2DM were included based on specific diagnostic criteria, including HbA1c > 7.0% or random blood glucose levels ≥ 200 mg/dL. The CTS was diagnosed clinically through symptoms such as numbness and pain in the hand, positive Phalen’s and Tinel’s signs, confirmed by nerve conduction studies. Exclusion criteria included patients with chronic kidney disease, coronary artery disease, or other significant health issues. Results: The mean age of participants was 54.7 ± 14.5 years, with a female preponderance (53.8%). Mean duration of diabetes was 6.7 ± 5.7 years, and 71.0% of patients had poor diabetes control (mean HbA1c 10.1 ± 2.4%). The CTS was found in 4.8% (10 patients), with 60.0% having bilateral involvement. The CTS was relatively uncommon in this study population. No significant associations were found between CTS and gender (P = 0.347), age (P = 0.804), duration of diabetes (P = 1.000), or diabetes control (P = 0.727). Conclusions: The CTS was relatively uncommon in our study having no statistical association with patient factors like gender, age, duration of diabetes and diabetes control suggesting that other variables might influence its prevalence in this population. Exploring the possibility of other risk factors or conducting further studies to investigate different demographics or environmental influences could be beneficial. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/jkums-166641 | en |
| Keyword | Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus | en |
| Keyword | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | en |
| Keyword | Median Nerve | en |
| Keyword | Tinel’s Sign | en |
| Keyword | Phalen’s Sign | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | How Frequent Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pakistani Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus? | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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