Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) Brief Review:

• Most common nerve entrapment syndrome
• More common in women than men
• Symptoms
  • may even radiate into the shoulder region
  • are noted more with repetitive hand motion activities and at night
• Clinical tests include Tinel test (sign), carpal compression test, and Phalen maneuver.
  • Compression test is the most sensitive test
• Diagnostic imaging is not necessary to make a diagnosis of CTS
• Electrodiagnostic tests
  • can be used to confirm the diagnosis
  • not needed to initiate or direct early treatment in most patients
  • should be done before surgery.
• Treatment includes modifying activities, splint, nerve gliding exercises, medication, and surgery.
  • Outcomes of surgery are excellent
  • Open and endoscopic techniques are associated with equivalent long-term results.

Reference: Textbook of Family Medicine (Rakel), Chapter 30: common issues in orthopedics: pages 659-660

Recommended for residents of family medicine and medical students.

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