Carpal Tunnel

Syndrome
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Overview
● Condition that affects the nervous
system
● Occurs when the median nerve in
the wrist becomes compressed
● Treatable
Symptoms & Diagnosing
● Symptoms:
○ Numbness and tingling in the fingers
○ Weakness in the hand
● Diagnosing:
○ Doctors may use EMGs
(electromyograms), nerve conduction
studies, or ultrasounds to help diagnose
Treatment Plans
● There are non surgical and surgical
options
○ Non surgical: Braces,
medications, and injections.
○ Surgical: open release surgery
and endoscopic surgery
References
● https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/

● https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Carpal
-Tunnel-Syndrome-Fact-Sheet
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