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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a collection of characteristic symptoms and signs that occurs following entrapment of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel. Usual symptoms include numbness, paresthesias, and pain in the median nerve distribution. These symptoms may or may not be accompanied by objective changes in sensation and strength of median-innervated structures in the hand.
Synonyms and related keywords: carpal tunnel syndrome, CTS, median neuropathy at the wrist, median nerve entrapment at the wrist, cumulative trauma disorder, repetitive strain injury
Author: Nigel L Ashworth, MBChB, MSc, FRCPC 2006
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Added: Tue Apr 01 2008
