Carpal tunnel Flashcards
1
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causes 5 Carpal
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arthritis pregncy, DM, trauma pressure, cold temp, repetitive hand movemtns
2
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Assessment 3 Carpal
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hx- hand movement
Tinels tingling in hands when wrist tapped
Phalens- numbness and tingle c force flexion
3
Q
CArpal SIgns and sympt
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pain numb
paresthesi
weakness along midian nerve (thumb index and middle fingers)
4
Q
Treatment 3
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based on cause
wrist splint or brace
Nsaids-
carpal canal cortisone/ Po steriods- inflmm
5
Q
Surgical managemnt and care
A
open nerve release
laser surgery
small incition in wrist to ligament to widen carpal tunnel
after may wear splint and need ADL help
