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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
(RT001)
Introduction
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused by compression of the median nerve where it passes through the bones in the wrist (the carpal tunnel). While repetitive motion is the most commonly considered cause of CTS there are other disorders and situations that can cause symptoms.
CTS is considered to be the most common peripheral nerve entrapment neuropathy (disorder of the nerve caused by constriction or mechanical distortion). It was initially described in 1880 and occurs in 99 out of 100,000 persons. Eighty-two percent of persons affected are over age 40, and 65-75% of cases is seen in women. However, there seems to be an increasing incidence among young workers of both sexes who experience symptoms during the course of repetitive manual labor.
CTS can cause a great deal of discomfort and disability if not treated early.
Treatment of CTS consists of medication, splinting, alterations in work habits, and often, surgery.
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Surgical treatment of common entrapment neuropathies in the upper limbs.
Muscle & Nerve. 2000
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Does this patient have carpal tunnel syndrome?.
JAMA. 2000
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Interventions for the primary prevention of work-related carpal tunnel syndrome.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2000
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Neurologic disorders masquerading as carpal tunnel syndrome: 12 cases of failed carpal tunnel release.
Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2000
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Upper extremity disorders in women.
Clinical Orthopaedics & Related Research. 2000
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MR nerve imaging of the wrist and hand.
Hand Clinics. 2000
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Clinical evaluation and management of work-related carpal tunnel syndrome.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine. 2000
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The carpal tunnel syndrome.
Journal of Emergency Medicine. 1999
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Carpal tunnel syndrome: is it work-related?.
Hospital Practice (Office Edition). 1999
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Clinical management of carpal tunnel syndrome: a 12-year review of outcomes.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine. 1999
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