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Which of the following statements best captures the primary characteristic of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Which of the following statements best captures the primary characteristic of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
- A vascular disorder causing reduced blood flow to the hand, leading to ischemia, pain, and potentially tissue necrosis.
- A degenerative condition characterized by the breakdown of the carpal bones, resulting in chronic pain and reduced range of motion.
- A nerve entrapment condition specifically affecting the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. (correct)
- A progressive autoimmune disorder affecting the synovium of the wrist joint, leading to inflammation and cartilage destruction.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is primarily caused by inflammation of the tendons passing through the carpal tunnel, directly compressing the median nerve.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is primarily caused by inflammation of the tendons passing through the carpal tunnel, directly compressing the median nerve.
False (B)
Ignoring secondary factors, what single anatomical structure is most associated with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Ignoring secondary factors, what single anatomical structure is most associated with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
median nerve
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a ______ entrapment condition affecting the wrist.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a ______ entrapment condition affecting the wrist.
Match each symptom with the nerve affected in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:
Match each symptom with the nerve affected in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:
Flashcards
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
A condition caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel.
Carpal Tunnel
Carpal Tunnel
The passageway on the palmar side of the wrist formed by carpal bones and the transverse carpal ligament.
CTS Symptoms
CTS Symptoms
Numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain in the hand and fingers, especially the thumb, index, and middle fingers.
CTS Risk factors
CTS Risk factors
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CTS Treatments
CTS Treatments
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Study Notes
- Focuses on common conditions of the wrist and hand
- The specific condition covered is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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