Carpal tunnel syndrome as an early finding in systemic sclerosis: An algorithm for referral prior to surgical intervention
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Carpal tunnel syndrome as an occupational disease.
BACKGROUND Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) has been listed since 2003 in the European Union's list of occupational diseases. In 2001, it took sixth place in frequency among all occupational diseases recognized in the European Union. It was not listed as an occupational disease in Germany until July 2009, when the medical expert advisory panel of the German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Aff...
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Background: Symptoms related to carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) represent common patient complaints for many primary care physicians. However, there is a surprising lack of guidelines on diagnosing occupational CTS readily accessible to primary care physicians. This article aims to fill part of that void by reviewing historical aspects of occupational CTS, leading up to more current epidemiologic ...
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BACKGROUND/AIM Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy. Conservative treatment choices are not always satisfactory. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of kinesiotaping (KT) on pain level, grip strength, and functional status compared with that of placebo KT and orthotic device (OD) in patients with CTS. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this randomized, p...
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BACKGROUND Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common disorder for which several surgical treatment options are available. OBJECTIVES To compare the efficacy of the various surgical techniques in relieving symptoms and promoting return to work or activities of daily living and to compare the occurrence of side-effects and complications in patients suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. SEARCH STRAT...
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The syndrome of compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel produces well-defined symptoms and signs. Often there is electromyographic evidence of impaired neural conduction at the level of the wrist. The clinical features of the syndrome have been described clearly by Garland, Bradshaw, and Clark (1957) and by Phalen and Kendrick (1957). To appreciate the many aetiological factors whi...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Women's Dermatology
سال: 2019
ISSN: 2352-6475
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijwd.2019.06.014