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Carpal tunnel syndrome - Part I (anatomy, physiology, etiology and diagnosis)
Chammas, Michel; Boretto, Jorge; Burmann, Lauren Marquardt; Ramos, Renato Matta; Santos Neto, Francisco Carlos dos; Silva, Jefferson Braga.
  • Chammas, Michel; University Hospital Center. Hospital Lapeyronie. Peripheral Nerve Surgery. Hand and Upper-Limb Surgery Service. Montpellier. FR
  • Boretto, Jorge; University Hospital Center. Hospital Lapeyronie. Peripheral Nerve Surgery. Hand and Upper-Limb Surgery Service. Montpellier. FR
  • Burmann, Lauren Marquardt; University Hospital Center. Hospital Lapeyronie. Peripheral Nerve Surgery. Hand and Upper-Limb Surgery Service. Montpellier. FR
  • Ramos, Renato Matta; University Hospital Center. Hospital Lapeyronie. Peripheral Nerve Surgery. Hand and Upper-Limb Surgery Service. Montpellier. FR
  • Santos Neto, Francisco Carlos dos; University Hospital Center. Hospital Lapeyronie. Peripheral Nerve Surgery. Hand and Upper-Limb Surgery Service. Montpellier. FR
  • Silva, Jefferson Braga; University Hospital Center. Hospital Lapeyronie. Peripheral Nerve Surgery. Hand and Upper-Limb Surgery Service. Montpellier. FR
Rev. bras. ortop ; 49(5): 429-436, Sep-Oct/2014.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-727698
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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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Median Nerve Type of study: Diagnostic study / 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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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Median Nerve Type of study: Diagnostic study / 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