Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Compression of median nerve ...

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Description

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 

Compression of median nerve 

Risk Factors 

 • Obesity 

 • Female gender 

 • Coexisting conditions (diabetes, pregnancy, rheumatoid arthritis, hypothyroidism, connective tissue diseases)

 • Genetic predisposition 

 • Aromatase inhibitor 

Treatment 

 • Glucocorticoid injections 

 • Splinting 

 • Surgical decompression 

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Dr. Gerald Diaz

@GeraldMD

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