Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / 대한정형외과학회잡지
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
;
: 331-339, 2014.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-646126
ABSTRACT
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common peripheral nerve entrapment syndrome. The elevated pressure in the carpal tunnel causes compression of median nerve. Although the diagnostic criteria for carpal tunnel syndrome are not clear, the diagnosis is based on the patient history and physical examination and may be confirmed by electrodiagnosis with nerve conduction test or ultrasonography. Nonsurgical treatments are generally recommended for early carpal tunnel syndrome and surgical treatments are preferred for failed nonsurgical treatment, however there is controversy regarding the optimal time when the surgery should be performed. Results of surgical treatment are usually satisfactory, however there are also complications after surgical treatment. In order to achieve good results without complications, normal anatomy around the median nerve and its anatomical variations should be thoroughly understood before the operation and careful surgical technique is absolutely required.
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Main subject:
Peripheral Nerves
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Physical Examination
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Ultrasonography
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Diagnosis
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Electrodiagnosis
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Median Nerve
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Neural Conduction
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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