CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
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- A condition affecting the hand and wrist
- Caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel
- Leads to pain, numbness, and tingling
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
2
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- Narrow passageway in the wrist
- Surrounded by bones and ligaments
- Median nerve and tendons pass through it
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Anatomy of the Carpal Tunnel
3
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Causes and Risk Factors
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- Repetitive hand movements
- Wrist injuries, arthritis
- Pregnancy, diabetes, obesity
- Genetic predisposition
4
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Symptoms of CTS
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- Tingling or numbness in fingers
- Wrist or forearm pain
- Hand weakness or clumsiness
- Worse at night
5
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Diagnosis
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- Physical Examination
- Tinel’s Sign
- Phalen’s Test
- Nerve Conduction Studies
- Electromyography (EMG)
6
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checks for symptoms and hand strength
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Physical Examination
7
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tapping over wrist triggers tingling
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Tinel’s Sign
8
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wrist flexion causes symptoms
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Phalen’s Test
9
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tests signal speed in nerve
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Nerve Conduction Studies
10
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assesses muscle and nerve function
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Electromyography (EMG)
11
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Treatment Options
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Non-Surgical:
- Wrist splinting
- Pain relief (NSAIDs, corticosteroids)
- Ergonomic adjustments
Surgical:
- Carpal tunnel release surgery
12
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- Take regular breaks from repetitive tasks
- Keep wrists in a neutral position
- Use ergonomic tools and good posture
- Perform wrist stretching and strengthening exercises
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Prevention and Ergonomics
13
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- Many improve with non-surgical treatment
- Surgery has high success rate
- Early treatment leads to better outcomes
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Prognosis and Recovery
