Carpal Tunnel Syndrome-2016 ICL –History, Physical and Adjunctive Testing in CTS

2016 ICL –History, Physical and Adjunctive Testing in CTS

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Video Summary

In this video, Loree Callianon and her colleagues, Don Lalonde, Amy Moore, and Christina Ward, discuss carpal tunnel surgery. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common compressive neuropathy in the United States, affecting 1.5 to 4.9 percent of the population. The speakers emphasize the importance of listening to the patient's history and chief complaints, as well as conducting a thorough physical examination. They also discuss the use of adjunctive tests such as nerve conduction studies, ultrasound, and MRI, but caution that these tests may not be as useful or necessary as commonly believed. The speakers advocate for a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment and stress the need to effectively communicate with patients.

Keywords

Carpal tunnel surgery

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Physical examination

Nerve conduction studies

Effective communication