Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Flashcards
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Etiology/Pathology
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Overuse of Wrist ~ Qi and Blood Stagnation
= Pain/Numbness
Injury ~ In Channels and Collaterals
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Def
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Tingling sensation and decreased function in wrist,hand and fingers resulting from compression of median nerve
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Q
Where does the median nerve innervate?
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First 3 1/2 fingers
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Q
How many ligaments in the wrist?
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9 ligaments and one median nerve
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Q
Signs and Symptoms
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Numbness
Tingling
Pain
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Q
Causes
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Occupational Diabetes Pregnancy Aging Overuse Vit B6 Def
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Q
Disease Differentiation
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Raynauds
Wei Syndrome
Nerve root pattern ie Cervical Spondylosis
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Q
Tx
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Pc 6/8 SJ 5 LI 4/5 Lu 7 Ashi Point Baxie Radiate to elbow: LI 11, Lu 5
PlumBlossom - around transverse crease Cupping Bleeding Moxa: 10-15 min everyday Electro: PC6 to LI 11 For def use herbals to tonify Qi and Blood
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Meridians Involved
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PC
Lrg Int
SanJiao
