Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Week 16 Flashcards

1
Q

What is Carpal tunnel syndrome?

A

Tingling and numbness in fingers 1,2, 3 and lateral half of 4

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Who does carpal tunnel affect?

A

Women, adults
Often worse in dominant hand

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Why does carpal tunnel occur?

A

Compression of median nerve in wrist often due to inflammation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Risk factors of carpal tunnel syndrome?

A

Mainly idiopathic
Trauma
Pregnancy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Presentation of carpal tunnel?

A

Gradual onset
Worsen at night
Sensory and motor issues with median innervation
Thenar muscle atrophy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Investigation for carpal tunnel?

A

Nerve conduction studies
Special tests - Phalens and Tinels test

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Management of Carpal Tunnel?

A

Resting
Splint at neutral position at night for 4 weeks at least
Steroid injections
Surgery

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly