Carpal Tunnel syndrome Flashcards
1
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Signs of Carpal Tunnel syndrome?
A
- Thenar atrophy and weakness.
- Patient having to wake up at night to shake out hands
- Frequently dropped objects
2
Q
Symptoms of Carpal tunnel
A
- Pain radiating to the thenar muscles
2. Pain thats worsened by repetitive activities and gets worse at night
3
Q
What is the best diagnostic tool to diagnose Carpal Tunnel?
A
Flick Sign
4
Q
Treatments for Carpal Tunnel syndrome?
A
- NSAIDS
- Physical Therapy
- Wearing a wrist splint at night
- Ergonomic modifications
- Surgery as a last option of conservative treatments do not work
5
Q
Risk factors for developing Carpal Tunnel syndrome?
A
- Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Obesity
