Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Most common compressive neuropathy; due to compression of median nerve at carpal tunnel. Symptoms: nocturnal paresthesias, hand clumsiness, thenar atrophy. Tests: Phalen’s, Tinel’s, Durkan’s compression test. Investigations: Nerve conduction study (slowed conduction across wrist). Treatment: splints, NSAIDs, steroid injection, surgical release for refractory cases.
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mcqWhich of the following symptoms is LEAST likely to be associated with carpal tunnel syndrome?
mcqWhat is the first-line non-surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome?
mcqWhich anatomical structure forms the roof of the carpal tunnel?
mcqWhat is the primary physiological change that occurs in the median nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome?
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mcqWhich surgical procedure is commonly performed for carpal tunnel syndrome in refractory cases?