Clinical

Question 1

What is the Wainner CPR (pending validation) for carpal tunnel syndrome?

Answer 1

Shaking hands improves symptoms

Wrist-ratio index >0.67

Symptom severity scale >1.9

Diminished sensation ib median nerve and sensory field of thumb

Age >45 years

Question 2

____ is a type of nerve injury where there is complete disruption to the nerve.

Answer 2

Neurotmesis

Question 3

____ is a type of nerve injury where there is axonal damage but the surrounding connective tissue structures are preserved.

Answer 3

Axonotmesis

Question 4

____ is a type of nerve injury characterized by transient reduction, or complete blocking of nerve conduction at the lesion site due to compression, repetitive strain, etc.

Answer 4

Neurapraxia

Question 5

The benefits of nonsurgical management for CTS plateau after ____, while thr clinixal benefits of surgery continue for at least ____.

Answer 5

3 months; 12 months

Question 6

According to the knee meniscus CPG, by when should one reach full weight bearing post-surgery?

Answer 6

6-8 weeks (B evidence)