carpal tunnel syndrome
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| Headline | |
|---|---|
| Etiology | hypothyroidism, pregnancy... |
| Clinical presentation | Pain, paresthesia, numbness over distribution of median nerve Loss of grip strength |
| Pathogenesis | Physical compression of median nerve |
| Diagnostic investigations | Special test: Tinel's sign |
| Management | Lifestyle modification Surgical decompression |