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| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition of the hand in which the ______ nerve is compressed by the transverse carpal ligament. (Which nerve is compressed?) |
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| Decompression of the nerve is achieved by incising ... what? |
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| Part of the fibrous sheath of the ligament |
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| What is the name of the instrument used for retracting digits during the procedure? |
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| How can this procedure be accomplished? (There are 2 options). |
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Procedural steps: 1-Incision, 2- Cut, 3- Irrigate, 4- Dress.
1/4: Where is the incision made? |
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| A small incision is made on the palmar surface of the hand. |
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Procedural steps: 1-Incision, 2- Cut, 3- Irrigate, 4- Dress.
2/4: The carpal ligament is either stretched or cut to release pressure being exerted on the ______ _____. |
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Procedural steps: 1-Incision, 2- Cut, 3- Irrigate, 4- Dress.
3/4: After irrigating, a simple closure is performed using what? |
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Procedural steps: 1-Incision, 2- Cut, 3- Irrigate, 4- Dress.
4/4: Which type of dressings are used? (There are 2). |
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| Dressed on the initial contact layer and bulky dressing. |
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| Postoperative Considerations: What is used to bind the bulky dressing to create a splint? |
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| Prognosis: What are two types of complications? |
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| Median nerve damage and wound infection |
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| What is the wound classification? |
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| What are 2 diagnostic tests and procedures available? |
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| History and Physical or Electromyography |
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| True or False: An Esmarch bandage is needed in a Carpal Tunnel Release? |
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| Skin prep: The arm is prepped circumferentially with what? |
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Which of the following is the correct order of draping?
A: Three-quarters sheet is placed on top of the hand table; stockinette is placed over hand (optional); arm is extended through extremity sheet; medium sheet may be needed to cover the legs.
B: A: Stockinette is placed over hand (optional); three-quarters sheet is placed on top of the hand table; arm is extended through extremity sheet; medium sheet may be needed to cover the legs.
C: Stockinette is placed over hand (optional); medium sheet may be needed to cover the legs; three-quarters sheet is placed on top of the hand table; arm is extended through extremity sheet. |
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| A: Three-quarters sheet is placed on top of the hand table; stockinette is placed over hand (optional); arm is extended through extremity sheet; medium sheet may be needed to cover the legs. |
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