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Carpal tunnel syndrome - Coggle Diagram
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Risk factors
Extrinsic
Repetitive movements
Vibration exposure
Intrinsic
Gender (Female)
Medical conditions
Etiology
Hand overuse
Systemic conditions
Anatomical factors (fractures)
Obesity
Signs
Tinel's tap sign
Phalen's test
Muscle atrophy
Swelling
Symptoms
Numbness and tingling
Impaired grip strength
Temporary relief with shaking
Burning sensation
Complications
Permanent nerve damage
Muscle atrophy
Loss of function
Sleep disturbances
Pathophysiology
Mechanical compression
Vascular compromise
Neural inflammation
Management
Non-pharmacological
Rest
Activity modifications
Wrist splint
Pharmacological
NSAIDs (Ibuprofen and Naproxen)
Analgesics
Corticosteroid injection (Methylpredinsolone)
Surgical
Carpal tunnel release surgery
Prevention
Lifestyle modificatios
Removing repetitive strain
Stretching exercises
Frequent breaks