Psychological factors are associated with pain extent in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Introduction: Widespread pain may be related to psychosocial aspects in several musculoskeletal conditions, but the literature on carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is scarce.

Objective: To determine the relationship between pain extent and psychological factors (catastrophizing, kinesiophobia, anxiety symptoms, and depression) in people with CTS.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted.