Which illness is characterized by sensory loss and motor weakness when the median nerve is compromised, including pain, joint immobility, avoidance of using the area of the hand wh... Which illness is characterized by sensory loss and motor weakness when the median nerve is compromised, including pain, joint immobility, avoidance of using the area of the hand where there is decreased sensation, and sleep disturbances?
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The question describes symptoms like sensory loss, motor weakness, pain, joint immobility, avoidance of hand use, and sleep disturbances related to median nerve compression. The task is to identify the illness that best fits this description.
Answer
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
The illness characterized by sensory loss and motor weakness when the median nerve is compromised, including pain, joint immobility, avoidance of using the area of the hand where there is decreased sensation, and sleep disturbances is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS).
Answer for screen readers
The illness characterized by sensory loss and motor weakness when the median nerve is compromised, including pain, joint immobility, avoidance of using the area of the hand where there is decreased sensation, and sleep disturbances is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS).
More Information
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) can be diagnosed with a physical exam, including the Phalen maneuver, or with nerve conduction studies. Treatments include: wrist splints, physical therapy, medication, or surgery.
Tips
Wartenberg's Syndrome can be mistaken for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, but Carpal Tunnel Syndrome involves the median nerve.
Sources
- Carpal tunnel syndrome Information | Mount Sinai - New York - mountsinai.org
- Median Nerve Injury - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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