Physiology And Complications Of CTS

Question 1

Physiology of CTS

Answer 1

-Increased intraluminal pressure
-ischemic injury
- demyelination and axonal degeneration

Question 2

Complications of CTS

Answer 2

-Muscle atrophy and weakness
-chronic pain and discomfort
-impaired hand function
-nerve damage
-reduced grip stength and difficulty with fine motor tasks

Question 3

Common physio management of CTS

Answer 3

Nerve gliding-
Strengthening exercises (stress balls and hand grippers)
-grip strength (finger flexion and extension)
-manual therapy (massage and joint mobilisation)
-cold therapy
-patient education and self management