Carpal tunnel syndrome | |
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Transverse section at the wrist. The median nerve is colored yellow. The carpal tunnel consists of the bones and transverse carpal ligament. | |
Specialty | Orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery |
Symptoms | Pain, numbness, tingling in the thumb, index, middle finger, weak grip[1][2] |
Causes | Compression of the median nerve at the carpal tunnel[1] |
Risk factors | Genetics, obesity, repetitive wrist work, pregnancy, rheumatoid arthritis[3][4][5] |
Diagnostic method | Based on symptoms, specific physical tests, electrodiagnostic tests[2] |
Prevention | Physical activity[3] |
Treatment | Wrist splint, corticosteroid injections, surgery[3] |
Frequency | 5–10%[6][7] |
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