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Table 4 Multivariate (logistic regression) analysis of risk factors related to CTS (Case definitionB)

From: Cumulative keyboard strokes: a possible risk factor for carpal tunnel syndrome

Risk factor

CTS

 

OR (95 % CI)

P value

Total keyboard strokes- years

  

  > =149500000

2.41 (1.36 to 4.25)

0.002

  < 149500000

  

Sex

  

  Female

4.08 (1.51 to 11.04)

0.005

  Male

  

Physical activity

  

  Yes

0.72 (0.44 to 1.20)

0.217

  No

  

Age

  

  > =45

1.48 (0.90 to 2.43)

0.117

  < 45