Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Signs and Symptoms

Question 1

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Signs and Symptoms

Answer 1

1. Pain
2. Paresthesia
3. Possibly weakness along the median nerve (thumb and first two fingers)
4. Numbness
5. Night pain is common
6. (+) Tinel’s Sign

Question 2

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Signs and Symptoms

Patient wrist is put into flexion for 30 seconds: if the pt feels a burning, tingling, or numbness = (+) carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer 2

Phalen Maneuver