Disability issues with carpal tunnel syndrome. A case discussion.
This article reviews nerve entrapments and cumulative trauma disorders of the upper limbs including a problematic carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) patient case, idiopathic arm pain, and ulnar neuropathy. Major points of the discourse focus on the problems of treatment, especially as they relate to impairment and disability management.
Sylvain
J R
JR
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA.
Andary
M T
MT
D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D059408:Pain Management; D020424:Ulnar Neuropathies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy