Carpal tunnel syndrome. Avoiding poor treatment results.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common causes of paresthesias, pain, and weakness of the hands. All physicians should be aware of the typical presentation of the syndrome, its differential diagnosis, and the various options for treatment. The prognosis with surgical treatment is excellent if significant muscle atrophy has not occurred.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D009133:Muscular Atrophy / Q000209:etiology; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000209:etiology; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D013165:Splints; D014953:Wrist / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones