Biomedical Journal of Indonesia
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2023): Vol 9, No 2, 2023

Clinical Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Its Correlation With Vitamin D Level

Andira Larasari (Departement of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta Barat, Indonesia)
Rima Anindita (Departement of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta Barat, Indonesia)
Andini Aswar (Departement of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta Barat, Indonesia)
Yudhisman Imran (Departement of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta Barat, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Nov 2023

Abstract

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common entrapment neuropathy of the peripheral nerves in the upper extremities that is often found in workers. Nerve conduction disorders occur due to compression of the carpal tunnel, resulting in motor and sensory symptoms in the hands and wrists. This causes clinical symptoms and characteristic neurophysiological examinations. Vitamin D is an intrinsic factor that causes CTS which is now widely studied and is expected to play a role in the choice of CTS management. Vitamin D is important for maintaining health and has been found to have neuroprotective function. Several studies have proven the association between vitamin D deficiency and the incidence of CTS. Supplementation can improve clinical symptoms and neurophysiological features of mild to moderate CTS patients.

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bji

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Medicine & Pharmacology

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Biomedical Journal of Indonesia is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that focus on basic medical sciences, emphasizing on providing the molecular studies of biomedical problems and molecular mechanisms to integrate researches in all aspects of human health. BJI is dedicated to publishing ...