Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (1).docx

**Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)** **Definition** - CTS involves the compression of the median nerve in the wrist\'s carpal tunnel, causing nerve-related symptoms. **Causes** - - - - - **Symptoms** - - - **Nerve and Symptom Distribution** - - - **Diagnostic Sign...

**Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)** **Definition** - CTS involves the compression of the median nerve in the wrist\'s carpal tunnel, causing nerve-related symptoms. **Causes** - - - - - **Symptoms** - - - **Nerve and Symptom Distribution** - - - **Diagnostic Signs** - - - **Diagnosis** - - - - - **Treatment** - - - **Insurance and Diagnosis** - Often requires EMG confirmation before surgical approval. \_\_\_\_\_\_ Which of the following signs is described as tingling or pain elicited by tapping over the median nerve? - Tinel\'s sign Which of the following symptoms are **NOT** typically seen in carpal tunnel syndrome? Top of Form - Tingling of the small finger Bottom of Form (Explanation: Carpal tunnel syndrome primarily affects the median nerve, which innervates the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and half of the ring finger. Therefore, symptoms like tingling of the small finger (pinky) would not be characteristic of carpal tunnel syndrome, as this finger is primarily innervated by the ulnar nerve.)