entrapment neuropathies Flashcards
What is carpal tunnel syndrome
compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel
What symptoms would you get with carpal tunnel syndrome
numbness, altered sensation, clumsinesss, night awaking, pain
What investigations do you do with carpal tunnel syndrome
nerve conduction studies, PV, Xray, T4 and blood glucose
How do you treat carpal tunnel syndrome
corticosteroid injections, splint, task modification
What are some side effects from the treatment?
failed treatment, constant numbness/ weakness
What would you do operatively for carpal tunnel syndrome?
arthroscopic release
What is cubital tunnel syndorme
compression of the ulnar nerve
what predisposes cubital tunnel syndrome?
rA, OA, traumaa
What symptoms would you get in cubital tunnel
pain, weak pinch grip, numbness, paraesthesia
How would you treat cubital tunnel syndrome
splint, neurolysis and arthroplasty eventually…
