CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROMES
\kˈɑːpə͡l tˈʌnə͡l sˈɪndɹə͡ʊmz], \kˈɑːpəl tˈʌnəl sˈɪndɹəʊmz], \k_ˈɑː_p_əl t_ˈʌ_n_əl s_ˈɪ_n_d_ɹ_əʊ_m_z]\
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Entrapment of the MEDIAN NERVE in the carpal tunnel, which is formed by the flexor retinaculum and the CARPAL BONES. This syndrome may be associated with repetitive occupational trauma (CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDERS); wrist injuries; AMYLOID NEUROPATHIES; rheumatoid arthritis (see ARTHRITIS, RHEUMATOID); ACROMEGALY; PREGNANCY; and other conditions. Symptoms include burning pain and paresthesias involving the ventral surface of the hand and fingers which may radiate proximally. Impairment of sensation in the distribution of the median nerve and thenar muscle atrophy may occur. (Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1995, Ch51, p45)
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