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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
[[Carpal tunnel syndrome]] ([[Carpal tunnel syndrome|CTS]]) is caused by the compression of the median nerve within wrist. [[Carpal tunnel syndrome|CTS]] usually occurs due to the mechanical compression and/or local ischemia. [[Carpal tunnel syndrome|CTS]] is diagnosed based on symptoms such as numbness, tingling and/or burning in the distribution of the median nerve in the hand. However, the symptoms are frequently documented outside the distribution of the median nerve as well. | |||
== Pathophysiology == | == Pathophysiology == | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 15:14, 18 May 2018
Overview
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused by the compression of the median nerve within wrist. CTS usually occurs due to the mechanical compression and/or local ischemia. CTS is diagnosed based on symptoms such as numbness, tingling and/or burning in the distribution of the median nerve in the hand. However, the symptoms are frequently documented outside the distribution of the median nerve as well.