Carpal Tunnel Flashcards by Megan Bingham

What nerve is compressed

Median nerve

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Causes of carpal tunnel syndrome (4)

Swelling
Tendon inflammation
Hormonal changes
Repetitive/ manual activity

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Risk factors for Carpal tunnel (4)

Diabetes
Menopause
Obesity
Arthritis

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Signs of carpal tunnel syndrome

Loss of sensation
Atrophy of muscles affected
Nocturnal parasthesia- tingling /burning at night

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Management of Carpal tunnel (5)

Education
Splinting
Exercise &amp; loading
Corticosteroid injection
Surgery

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