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What is the most common cause of median nerve compression at the carpal tunnel?
What is the most common cause of median nerve compression at the carpal tunnel?
- Fracture of the metatarsal bones
- Compression of the radial artery
- Flexor tenosynovitis (correct)
- Inflammation of the ulnar nerve
Which condition can cause direct trauma to the median nerve as it enters the carpal tunnel?
Which condition can cause direct trauma to the median nerve as it enters the carpal tunnel?
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendonitis of the extensor muscles
- Tennis elbow
- Rheumatoid arthritis (correct)
What is a Colls Fracture commonly known as?
What is a Colls Fracture commonly known as?
- Dislocated shoulder
- Fractured femur
- Broken wrist (correct)
- Sprained ankle
What event commonly leads to a Colls Fracture?
What event commonly leads to a Colls Fracture?
What is the role of the flexor retinaculum in carpal tunnel compression?
What is the role of the flexor retinaculum in carpal tunnel compression?
Apart from flexor tenosynovitis, what else can cause median nerve compression at the carpal tunnel?
Apart from flexor tenosynovitis, what else can cause median nerve compression at the carpal tunnel?
What is the common name for ulnar tunnel syndrome?
What is the common name for ulnar tunnel syndrome?
Where does the ulnar nerve pass under in the palm?
Where does the ulnar nerve pass under in the palm?
What is the most common site of ulnar nerve entrapment?
What is the most common site of ulnar nerve entrapment?
What is the most common cause of sciatica pain?
What is the most common cause of sciatica pain?
Which activity can induce compression leading to ulnar tunnel syndrome?
Which activity can induce compression leading to ulnar tunnel syndrome?
What is the common cause of piriformis syndrome?
What is the common cause of piriformis syndrome?
What connects the ulnar and humeral heads of the flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU) muscle?
What connects the ulnar and humeral heads of the flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU) muscle?
What causes hamate fractures that are seen in golfers and racquet sports players?
What causes hamate fractures that are seen in golfers and racquet sports players?
What causes entrapment of the sciatic nerve at the level of the greater sciatic notch?
What causes entrapment of the sciatic nerve at the level of the greater sciatic notch?
