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Catechol-O-methyltransferase Val158Met polymorphism is associated with pain and disability, but not widespread pressure pain sensitivity, in women with carpal Tunnel syndrome.
Pain physician - 1 Jan 2000
Fernández-de-las-Peñas César, Ambite-Quesada Silvia, Ortega-Santiago Ricardo, Martínez-Perez Almudena, Díaz Homid Fahandezh-Saddi, Martínez-Martín Javier, Parejam Juan A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The genetic influence of Val158Met polymorphisms, one of the potential genetic determinants for nociceptive processing, has not been previously investigated in women with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). OBJECTIVES: To investigate the association between the Val158Met polymorphism with CTS and to assess the relationship between the Val158Met polymorphism and the clinical outcomes and widespread pressure...
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