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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
SYNDROME (CTS)
OUTLINE
Introduction
Physiological
Process
Statistics of
Cases
Causes/Factor
s
Symptoms
Treatments
References
INTRODUCTI
ONS
Carpal Tunnel
INTRODUCTI
ONS
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Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a
collection of symptoms and signs that
occurs following entrapment of the median
nerve within the carpal tunnel
PHYSIOLOGICAL
PROCESS
STATISTICS OF
CASES
CTS Statistics
CAUSES/FACT
ORS
CAUSES/FACT
ORS
Obesity
Hypothyroidism
Diabetes (prevalence 14%-30% with
neuropathy)
Pregnancy (~50% prevalence)
Renal disease
Inflammatory arthritis
Acromegaly
Mucopolysaccharidosis
Genetics (twin study)
Age (>50)
Smoking
CAUSES/FACT
ORS
Work Related Causes
Repetitive Task
Profession
Tailor, sewer
Assembly-line worker
Hand weeding
Gardener
Painter
Knitting
Homemaker
Turning keys
Locksmith
Typing
Clerical worker
Cashier
Scrubbing
Janitor
Stringed instruments
Musician
CAUSES/FACT
ORS
Non-Work Related
Causes
Arthritis
Diabetes
Thyroid gland imbalance
Gout
Broken or dislocated bones of the wrist
Hormonal changes associated with menopause
Oral use of contraceptives
Pregnancy
Wrist cysts
Gynecological surgery
SYMPTO
MS
Lets prevent
Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome
REFEREN
CES
http://emedicine.medscape.com
/article/327330
accessed on 20th July 2016
http://www.bupa.co.uk/in
dividuals/health-informa
tion/directory/c/carpaltunnel
accessed on 20th July
2016
http://www.concordortho
.com/patient-education/
topic-detail-popup.aspx
?topicID=699047371a7cfe
a5c5064b8bdb7d68b5
accessed on 20th July
http://www.findarthritistreatm
ent.com/6-main-symptoms-of-car 2016
pal-tunnel-syndrome/
accessed on 20th July 2016
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