Hand Flashcards
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What is the Tinel sign?
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Tapping over the carpal tunnel (volar surface of the wrist) produces pain/paresthesias in the median nerve distribution
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Q
What is the Phalen test?
A
A test for carpal tunnel syndrome where placing the wrist in full flexion reproduces the patient’s symptoms.
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Q
What is the nonoperative management for carpal tunnel syndrome?
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Soft night splints, anti inflammatory meds, and occasional steroid injections
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What is the operative management of carpal tunnel syndrome?
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Surgical decompression by section of the transverse carpal ligament
