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| What is carpal tunnel syndrome? |
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Definition
| Condition of the hand in which the median nerve is compressed by the transverse carpal ligament. |
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| What nerve is compressed in a carpal tunnel syndrome? |
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| True or False: The procedure can also be accomplished endoscopically? |
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| Instrument used to for retracting the digits during the procedure? |
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Definition
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| How is decompression of the nerve achieved? |
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Definition
| Is achieved by incising part of the fibrous sheath of the ligament. |
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| What are some symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome? |
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Definition
| Pain, numbness and tingling on the hand. |
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| True or false: Carpal tunnel syndrome affects the CNS? |
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| Which kind of specialist may perform peripheral nerve procedures? |
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Definition
| Neurosurgeon, plastic surgeon, hand surgeon, and orthopedic surgeon. |
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| What type of anesthesia can be used? |
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Definition
| Local, regional, or general. |
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| What is the diagnostic procedure that can be used to detect carpal tunnel syndrome where the electrical activity of muscle tissue is recorded and can be interpreted as visual display or audio signal? |
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| What position is the patient put on? |
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Definition
| Supine position with affected arm extended on arm table. |
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| How is the skin prep for a carpal tunnel release? |
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Definition
| The arm is prepped circumstantially with iodophor. |
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| What blade is used and on what handle? |
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Definition
| a #15 blade on a #7 or #3 handle. |
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| What is the wound classification for a carpal tunnel release? |
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| What are the complications for the procedure? |
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Definition
| Median nerve damage and wound infection. |
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