New diagnostic method of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome as an Occupational Disease through finger synergies

Carpal tunnel syndrome affects approximately 3–5 % of the population. It causes pain, numbness, and weakness in the fingers, movement disorders, and socio-economic burdens. Current diagnostic methods are either not accurate enough or are expensive and have limited availability. There is a lack of accessible and home-based methods for diagnosing and monitoring carpal tunnel syndrome. This study will focus on motor control impairment in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. In this project finger synergies and anticipatory synergy adjustments will be studied. These performance variables reflect the neurological control that is impaired in carpal tunnel syndrome and provide insight into the degree of impairment. There is evidence that patients with carpal tunnel syndrome have reduced finger synergy and lack or have impaired anticipatory synergy adjustments. This study will investigate these patterns at different levels of carpal tunnel syndrome severity and develop a new diagnostic method for early diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Results

• Data management plan
• 3 open access scientific articles
• Participation in 2 international conferences
• Publicity on RSU websites, social networks, conferences, summer schools, and seminars
• A set of tasks for diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome