title: Carpal tunnel syndrome.
abstract: Carpal tunnel syndrome is a multifactorial median nerve dysfunction syndrome that requires clinical analysis to treat appropriately. Evaluation procedures are described to estimate the probable cause of individual patient's symptoms. Although carpal tunnel release results in good symptomatic relief, it is not required in all cases.
mesh_terms: D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged