Insights on the relationship between essential tremor and carpal tunnel syndrome: a letter to the editor

Abstract

This letter to editor, addresses methodological considerations and insights regarding the study on essential tremor and carpal tunnel syndrome

Keywords

• Essential tremor
• carpal tunnel syndrome
• electromyography
• occupation

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