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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome eMedicine Orthopedics

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Location: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1243192-overview

Description: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most commonly diagnosed and treated entrapment neuropathy. The syndrome is characterized by pain, paresthesia, and weakness in the median nerve distribution of the hand. Surgical and nonsurgical treatments exist that can produce excellent outcomes for patients.
Synonyms and related keywords: CTS, median nerve compression at the wrist, double crush syndrome, carpal canal, median nerve
Author: David A Fuller, MD 2008

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Fuller
Institution: eMedicine
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Language: English

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Added: Tue Apr 01 2008
Last Modified: Fri Aug 07 2009