Carpal tunnel syndrome - Part I (anatomy, physiology, etiology and diagnosis)
Rev. bras. ortop
;
49(5): 429-436, Sep-Oct/2014.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is defined by compression of the median nerve in the wrist. It is the commonest of the compressive syndromes and its most frequent cause is idiopathic. Even though spontaneous regression is possible, the general rule is that the symptoms will worsen. The diagnosis is primarily clinical, from the symptoms and provocative tests. Elec-troneuromyographic examination may be recommended before the operation or in cases of occupational illnesses...
RESUMO
A sindrome do túnel do carpo (STC) é definida pela compressão do nervo mediano no punho. É a mais frequente das sindromes compressivas e a causa mais frequente é a idiopática. Ainda que as regressões espontâneas sejampossiveis, o agravamento dos sintomas é a regra. O diagnóstico é, acima de tudo, clinico pelos sintomas e testes provocativos. Um exame eletroneuromiográfico pode ser recomendado no pré-operatório ou em caso de doença laboral...
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Main subject:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Median Nerve
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. bras. ortop
Journal subject:
Orthopedics
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
France
Institution/Affiliation country:
University Hospital Center/FR
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