Risk Factors in Pregnancy-Related Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Aim: The purpose of our study was to highlight CTS, which is generally overlooked by physicians in pregnant, resulting in inadequate diagnosis and treatment, and to investigate the related risk factors in pregnant who are diagnosed with CTS. Materials and Methods: In our study, the demographic, clinical, and laboratory data of 82 pregnant, who were diagnosed with CTS, who were in the 3rd trimester, and whose pregnancy follow-ups were performed by us between March 2018-2023, and 82 pregnant in the control group were assessed retrospectively. Results: BMI values were observed to be significantly greater in the group with CTS compared to the group without CTS(p:0.036). The HbA1c level was 5.4±0.2 in the group with CTS, and 5.1±0.3 in the group without CTS, and it was significantly higher in the group with CTS(p:0.038).The TSH level was 2.9±0.6(mIU/L) in the group with CTS, and 2.4±0.5(mIU/L) in the group without CTS, and it was significantly greater in the group with CTS(p:0.042). A positive, statistically significant, and moderate correlation was detected between the CTS-6 value and BMI score (p:0.006, r=0.438). Another statistically significant, positive, and weak correlation was detected between the CTS-6 score and HbA1c level(p:0.028, r=0.234). Conclusion: It is especially important to pay attention to many risk factors because subclinical CTS during pregnancy can lead to permanent complications. We think the present study's findings are important for healthcare providers and will contribute significantly to the understanding of the relationship between CTS and pregnancy by shedding light on the relationship between relevant variables and the prevalence of CTS.