Carpal tunnel syndrome✅

Question 1

SSx of carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer 1

Paresthesias to the distribution of the distal median nerve (palmar aspect of thumb, IF, MF, radial half of RF)

Thenar atrophy

loss of sensibility (2-point discrimination)

Question 2

Etiology of carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer 2

repetitive flexion or bending at the wrist –> inflammation and swelling within the carpal tunnel of the wrist and puts pressure on the median nerve

Question 3

Tx for carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer 3

• Edema control
• Pain management.
• Range of motion
• Sensory re-education
• Splinting (wrist in neutral)
• Preventive education: Assisting with modifications to everyday tasks that require repetitive wrist movements.