Common Extremity Injuries

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    Acromioclavicluar SeparationAcromioclavicluar Separation

    Acromioclavicular (AC) joint is a diarthrodialarticulation with interposed fibrocartilaginousmeniscal disk that links the hyaline cartilage

    articular surfaces of the acromial process and theclavicle

    Joint is stabilized by a combination of dynamicmuscular and static ligamentous structures, whichallow a normal anatomic range of motion Because of the transverse orientation of the articulation,

    direct downward forces may result in shear stressesthat cause disruption of stabilizing structures and createdisplacement beyond normal limits

    Acromioclavicular (AC) joint is a diarthrodialarticulation with interposed fibrocartilaginousmeniscal disk that links the hyaline cartilage

    articular surfaces of the acromial process and theclavicle

    Joint is stabilized by a combination of dynamicmuscular and static ligamentous structures, whichallow a normal anatomic range of motion Because of the transverse orientation of the articulation,

    direct downward forces may result in shear stressesthat cause disruption of stabilizing structures and createdisplacement beyond normal limits

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    Acromioclavicluar SeparationAcromioclavicluar Separation

    Severity of an AC separation is dependent

    upon the degree of ligamentous injury

    Capsular AC ligaments and extracapsularcoracoclavicular (CC) ligament are the

    primary static stabilizers of the AC joint

    Anterior and posterior AC ligaments are

    predominantly responsible for maintainingstability in AP plane

    Severity of an AC separation is dependent

    upon the degree of ligamentous injury

    Capsular AC ligaments and extracapsularcoracoclavicular (CC) ligament are the

    primary static stabilizers of the AC joint

    Anterior and posterior AC ligaments are

    predominantly responsible for maintainingstability in AP plane

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    Acromioclavicluar SeparationAcromioclavicluar Separation

    Two components of CC ligament, trapezoid and

    conoid ligaments, provide restraint against

    compression and superior-inferior translation,

    respectively Deltoid and trapezius muscles are especially

    important in providing dynamic stabilization

    when these ligamentous structures are

    damaged

    Two components of CC ligament, trapezoid and

    conoid ligaments, provide restraint against

    compression and superior-inferior translation,

    respectively Deltoid and trapezius muscles are especially

    important in providing dynamic stabilization

    when these ligamentous structures are

    damaged

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    AnatomyAnatomy

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    AnatomyAnatomy

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    EpidemiologyEpidemiology

    AC joint injuries are seen especially in

    competitive athletes, such as rugby or

    hockey players, and occur most frequently

    in the second decade of life1

    Males are more commonly affected than

    females, with a male-to-female ratio of

    approximately 5:11

    AC joint injuries are seen especially in

    competitive athletes, such as rugby or

    hockey players, and occur most frequently

    in the second decade of life1

    Males are more commonly affected than

    females, with a male-to-female ratio of

    approximately 5:11

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    Etiology/MOIEtiology/MOI

    M/C MOI is a direct force applied to the

    superior aspect of the acromion, usually

    from a fall with the arm in an adducted

    position

    This impact drives the acromion inferiorly,

    spraining the intra-articular AC ligaments

    If the force is great enough, the extra-articularCC ligament may also be damaged

    M/C MOI is a direct force applied to the

    superior aspect of the acromion, usually

    from a fall with the arm in an adducted

    position

    This impact drives the acromion inferiorly,

    spraining the intra-articular AC ligaments

    If the force is great enough, the extra-articularCC ligament may also be damaged

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    Etiology/MOIEtiology/MOI

    Less commonly, an indirect force may be

    transmitted up the arm as a result of a fall

    on an outstretched hand

    Force continues through the humeral head to

    acromial process, displacing it superiorly and

    stressing AC ligaments

    Coracoacromial (CA) ligaments are not injuredwith this type of mechanism

    Less commonly, an indirect force may be

    transmitted up the arm as a result of a fall

    on an outstretched hand

    Force continues through the humeral head to

    acromial process, displacing it superiorly and

    stressing AC ligaments

    Coracoacromial (CA) ligaments are not injuredwith this type of mechanism

    AC Separation

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    Etiology/MOIEtiology/MOI

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    ClassificationClassification

    Type I injuries involve sprained, but intact

    CC and AC ligaments

    Type II injuries involve a complete disruptionof AC ligaments with a sprained, but intact

    CC ligament

    In the more severe type III injury, both the

    CC and AC structures are disrupted

    Type I injuries involve sprained, but intact

    CC and AC ligaments

    Type II injuries involve a complete disruptionof AC ligaments with a sprained, but intact

    CC ligament

    In the more severe type III injury, both the

    CC and AC structures are disrupted

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    ClassificationClassification

    Type IV injuries are defined by posteriordisplacement of the clavicle relative toacromion with buttonholing through

    trapezius muscle In type V injuries, clavicle is widely

    displaced superiorly relative to acromion asa result of disruption of muscle attachments

    Rare type VI injuries are characterized byinferior displacement of the distal claviclebelow acromial process or coracoid process

    Type IV injuries are defined by posteriordisplacement of the clavicle relative toacromion with buttonholing through

    trapezius muscle In type V injuries, clavicle is widely

    displaced superiorly relative to acromion asa result of disruption of muscle attachments

    Rare type VI injuries are characterized byinferior displacement of the distal claviclebelow acromial process or coracoid process

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    ClassificationClassification

    Trapezius

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    Clinical PresentationClinical Presentation

    Patients typically present with pain and restricted

    shoulder motion after a fall

    Visual inspection of patient may also provide a

    significant key to diagnosis Prominent clavicle with loss of normal contour of

    shoulder caused by sagging of acromion is highly

    suggestive of a ligamentous disruption of the AC joint

    Findings may be clearer when patient is asked to hold a10-15 pound weight in hand of affected arm

    Patients typically present with pain and restricted

    shoulder motion after a fall

    Visual inspection of patient may also provide a

    significant key to diagnosis Prominent clavicle with loss of normal contour of

    shoulder caused by sagging of acromion is highly

    suggestive of a ligamentous disruption of the AC joint

    Findings may be clearer when patient is asked to hold a10-15 pound weight in hand of affected arm

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    Functional TestingFunctional Testing

    Evaluate neurovascular status and r/o

    possible clavicular fracture

    Pain during passive abduction from 90 to180

    Pain on passive horizontal adduction

    Resisted tests negative in chronic AC

    problem

    Positive OBriens test

    Evaluate neurovascular status and r/o

    possible clavicular fracture

    Pain during passive abduction from 90 to180

    Pain on passive horizontal adduction

    Resisted tests negative in chronic AC

    problem

    Positive OBriens test

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    OBriens TestOBriens Test

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    ImagingImaging

    Type V separation,characterized bywide displacement ofthe clavicle in asuperior direction

    relative to theacromion

    Findings denotedisruption of the AC

    ligaments andcoracoclavicular (CC)ligament, as well asdeltoid attachment todistal clavicle

    Type V separation,characterized bywide displacement ofthe clavicle in asuperior direction

    relative to theacromion

    Findings denotedisruption of the AC

    ligaments andcoracoclavicular (CC)ligament, as well asdeltoid attachment todistal clavicle

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    Management1Management1

    Type I and Type II injuries are treated

    conservatively, whereas most type III

    respond to conservative care unless

    significantly symptomatic several months

    after injury

    Challenge is to be sure that diagnosed type II is

    not an misdiagnosed type IV to VI, whichrequire surgery

    Type I and Type II injuries are treated

    conservatively, whereas most type III

    respond to conservative care unless

    significantly symptomatic several months

    after injury

    Challenge is to be sure that diagnosed type II is

    not an misdiagnosed type IV to VI, whichrequire surgery

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    Management1Management1

    Type I

    Rest, ice, and immobilization if it relieves pain

    Light friction massage over AC ligament

    Symptoms resolve within 7-10 days

    ROM to pain-free range

    Strengthen shoulder, especially trapezius and

    deltoid muscles Use sling until pain subsides

    Type I

    Rest, ice, and immobilization if it relieves pain

    Light friction massage over AC ligament

    Symptoms resolve within 7-10 days

    ROM to pain-free range

    Strengthen shoulder, especially trapezius and

    deltoid muscles Use sling until pain subsides

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    Management1Management1

    Type II

    Treated symptomatically, but taping, bracing, or

    a Kenny-Howard sling for 1-2 weeks for up to 8

    weeks

    ROM to pain-free range

    Strengthen shoulder, especially trapezius and

    deltoid muscles

    Type II

    Treated symptomatically, but taping, bracing, or

    a Kenny-Howard sling for 1-2 weeks for up to 8

    weeks

    ROM to pain-free range

    Strengthen shoulder, especially trapezius and

    deltoid muscles

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    Management1Management1

    Type III

    Definite support, such as Kenny-Howard sling

    Perform early ROM tests as pain

    Vigorous strengthening program

    Type III

    Definite support, such as Kenny-Howard sling

    Perform early ROM tests as pain

    Vigorous strengthening program

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    Kenny-Howard Sling (AC Sling)Kenny-Howard Sling (AC Sling)

    http://www.tartanortho.com/AC62A2.html.pdf http://www.tartanortho.com/AC62A2.html.pdf

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    Lateral EpicondylopathyLateral Epicondylopathy

    Definition

    Proposed that only in very early stages of

    epicondylopathies is inflammation present

    These tendon overuse problems are

    degenerative b/c no inflammatory cells are

    found

    Proper term should be tendonosis

    Definition

    Proposed that only in very early stages of

    epicondylopathies is inflammation present

    These tendon overuse problems are

    degenerative b/c no inflammatory cells are

    found

    Proper term should be tendonosis

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    Lateral EpicondylopathyLateral Epicondylopathy

    Epidemiology

    Primarily b/w ages 35 and 50 years with median

    age of 41 years, with a high activity level (sports

    or occupational) three or more times per weekwith a 30-minute or greater session1

    Epidemiology

    Primarily b/w ages 35 and 50 years with median

    age of 41 years, with a high activity level (sports

    or occupational) three or more times per weekwith a 30-minute or greater session1

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    Lateral EpicondylopathyLateral Epicondylopathy

    Pathophysiology Many proposed etiologies for this condition have

    involved inflammatory processes of the radial humeralbursa, synovium, periosteum, and the annular ligament

    Mechanical stress on tendons attaching to condylesrelease substance P and peptides, indicating aneurogenic inflammatory origin1

    Another proposed cause is microscopic tearing withformation of reparative tissue (ie, angiofibroblastichyperplasia) in the origin of the extensor carpi radialisbrevis (ECRB) muscle

    Microtearing and repair response can lead to macroscopictearing and structural failure of the origin of the ECRB muscle

    Pathophysiology Many proposed etiologies for this condition have

    involved inflammatory processes of the radial humeralbursa, synovium, periosteum, and the annular ligament

    Mechanical stress on tendons attaching to condylesrelease substance P and peptides, indicating aneurogenic inflammatory origin1

    Another proposed cause is microscopic tearing withformation of reparative tissue (ie, angiofibroblastichyperplasia) in the origin of the extensor carpi radialisbrevis (ECRB) muscle

    Microtearing and repair response can lead to macroscopictearing and structural failure of the origin of the ECRB muscle

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    Lateral EpicondylopathyLateral Epicondylopathy

    Anatomy

    Most commonly involved tissue is the origin of

    ECRB (100%), anterior edge extensor digitorum

    communis (50% of time), and sometimesunderside of extensor carpi radialis longus

    (ECRL)

    Anatomy

    Most commonly involved tissue is the origin of

    ECRB (100%), anterior edge extensor digitorum

    communis (50% of time), and sometimesunderside of extensor carpi radialis longus

    (ECRL)

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    Lateral EpicondylopathyLateral Epicondylopathy

    Etiology

    Any activity involving wrist extension, radial

    deviation and/or supination can be associated

    with overuse of the muscles originating at thelateral epicondyle

    Tennis has been the activity most commonly

    associated with the disorder, but might also

    include plumbers and meat-cutters

    Etiology

    Any activity involving wrist extension, radial

    deviation and/or supination can be associated

    with overuse of the muscles originating at thelateral epicondyle

    Tennis has been the activity most commonly

    associated with the disorder, but might also

    include plumbers and meat-cutters

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    Lateral EpicondylopathyLateral Epicondylopathy

    Clinical Presentation

    Patients present complaining of lateral elbowand forearm pain exacerbated by use

    Most tender area is usually on anterior/inferiorportion of lateral epicondyle or slightly distal

    Often tenderness on palpation in several areasincluding ECRB, ECRB or extensor digitorum

    Onset can be either acute or insidious Tenderness tends to improve with rest and

    worsen with movements, especially wristextension

    Clinical Presentation

    Patients present complaining of lateral elbowand forearm pain exacerbated by use

    Most tender area is usually on anterior/inferiorportion of lateral epicondyle or slightly distal

    Often tenderness on palpation in several areasincluding ECRB, ECRB or extensor digitorum

    Onset can be either acute or insidious Tenderness tends to improve with rest and

    worsen with movements, especially wristextension

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    Lateral EpicondylopathyLateral Epicondylopathy

    Diagnosis

    Definite painful resisted wrist extension with elbow

    extended

    Pressure can be added with extended forearm pronated May be pain and limited wrist flexion when stretching a

    full flexed wrist with an extended elbow and pronated

    forearm

    May be loss of passive wrist flexion associated with chronic

    condition due to fibrosis

    May be pain on resisted finger extension, which usually

    creates pain in the forearm mid-extensor area

    Diagnosis

    Definite painful resisted wrist extension with elbow

    extended

    Pressure can be added with extended forearm pronated May be pain and limited wrist flexion when stretching a

    full flexed wrist with an extended elbow and pronated

    forearm

    May be loss of passive wrist flexion associated with chronic

    condition due to fibrosis

    May be pain on resisted finger extension, which usually

    creates pain in the forearm mid-extensor area

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    Lateral EpicondylopathyLateral Epicondylopathy

    Imaging

    Radiographs can be helpful in ruling out other disorders

    or concomitant intra-articular pathology (i.e.,

    osteochondral loose-body, posterior osteophytes) Calcification in the degenerative tissue of the ECRB muscleorigin can be seen in chronic cases

    Magnetic resonance imaging can help confirm the

    presence of degenerative tissue in the ECRB muscle

    origin and can help diagnose concomitant pathology;however, it is very rarely needed

    Imaging

    Radiographs can be helpful in ruling out other disorders

    or concomitant intra-articular pathology (i.e.,

    osteochondral loose-body, posterior osteophytes) Calcification in the degenerative tissue of the ECRB muscleorigin can be seen in chronic cases

    Magnetic resonance imaging can help confirm the

    presence of degenerative tissue in the ECRB muscle

    origin and can help diagnose concomitant pathology;however, it is very rarely needed

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    Lateral EpicondylopathyLateral Epicondylopathy

    Management

    Initial goals of pain and inflammation and

    strength

    Light manual methods such as friction

    massage, active release, joint mobilisation,

    and Graston technique

    Stretching elbow flexion/extension, wristflexion/extension, forearm supination/pronation

    for 30 seconds, five repetitions, three times

    daily

    Management

    Initial goals of pain and inflammation and

    strength

    Light manual methods such as friction

    massage, active release, joint mobilisation,

    and Graston technique

    Stretching elbow flexion/extension, wristflexion/extension, forearm supination/pronation

    for 30 seconds, five repetitions, three times

    daily

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    Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Carpal tunnel

    syndrome (CTS) is a

    collection of

    characteristic

    symptoms and signs

    that occurs following

    entrapment of the

    median nerve within

    the carpal tunnel

    Carpal tunnel

    syndrome (CTS) is a

    collection of

    characteristic

    symptoms and signs

    that occurs following

    entrapment of the

    median nerve within

    the carpal tunnel

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    Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome

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    Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Incidence is 1-3 cases per1000 subjects per year3

    Prevalence isapproximately 50 cases

    per 1000 subjects in thegeneral population3

    Incidence may rise as highas 150 cases per 1000subjects per year, with

    prevalence rates greaterthan 500 cases per 1000subjects in certain high-risk groups3

    Incidence is 1-3 cases per1000 subjects per year3

    Prevalence isapproximately 50 cases

    per 1000 subjects in thegeneral population3

    Incidence may rise as highas 150 cases per 1000subjects per year, with

    prevalence rates greaterthan 500 cases per 1000subjects in certain high-risk groups3

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    Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Epidemiology

    Female-to-male ratio is 3-10:13

    Peak age of development of CTS is from 45-60

    years3

    Only 10% of CTS patients are younger than 31 years

    Epidemiology

    Female-to-male ratio is 3-10:13

    Peak age of development of CTS is from 45-60

    years3

    Only 10% of CTS patients are younger than 31 years

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    Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome

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    Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome

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    Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Tendons of the following muscles (not the musclesthemselves): Flexor digitorum profundus

    Flexor digitorum superficialis

    Flexor pollicis longus

    Some sources also include the flexor carpi radialis, butit is more precise to state that it travels in the flexorretinaculum which covers the carpal tunnel, rather than

    running in the tunnel itself Nerves:

    Median nerve b/w tendons of flexor digitorum profundusand flexor digitorum superficialis

    Tendons of the following muscles (not the musclesthemselves): Flexor digitorum profundus

    Flexor digitorum superficialis

    Flexor pollicis longus

    Some sources also include the flexor carpi radialis, butit is more precise to state that it travels in the flexorretinaculum which covers the carpal tunnel, rather than

    running in the tunnel itself Nerves:

    Median nerve b/w tendons of flexor digitorum profundusand flexor digitorum superficialis

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    Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Pathophysiology

    Median nerve is damaged within the rigid

    confines of the carpal tunnel, initially undergoing

    demyelination followed by axonal degeneration

    Sensory fibers often are affected first, followed

    by motor fibers

    Autonomic nerve fibers carried in the mediannerve also may be affected.

    Pathophysiology

    Median nerve is damaged within the rigid

    confines of the carpal tunnel, initially undergoing

    demyelination followed by axonal degeneration

    Sensory fibers often are affected first, followed

    by motor fibers

    Autonomic nerve fibers carried in the mediannerve also may be affected.

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    Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Pathophysiology

    Cause of the damage is subject to some

    debate; however, it seems likely that abnormally

    high carpal tunnel pressures exist in patientswith CTS

    Pressure causes obstruction to venous outflow, back

    pressure, edema formation, and, ultimately, ischemia

    in the nerve

    Pathophysiology

    Cause of the damage is subject to some

    debate; however, it seems likely that abnormally

    high carpal tunnel pressures exist in patientswith CTS

    Pressure causes obstruction to venous outflow, back

    pressure, edema formation, and, ultimately, ischemia

    in the nerve

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    Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Risk factors include:

    Genetic, medical,social, vocational,

    avocational, and

    demographic

    Risk factors include:

    Genetic, medical,social, vocational,

    avocational, and

    demographic

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    Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Bilateral CTS is common, although the dominant hand is usually

    affected first and more severely than other hand

    Complaints should be localized to the palmar aspect of first to

    fourth fingers and distal palm (i.e., sensory distribution of the

    median nerve at the wrist)

    A number of CTS patients are unable to localize their symptoms

    further (i.e., whole hand/arm feeling dead)

    Pain

    Sensory symptoms above commonly are accompanied by an

    aching sensation over the ventral aspect of the wrist Pain can radiate distally to palm and fingers or, more

    commonly, extend proximally along ventral forearm

    Bilateral CTS is common, although the dominant hand is usually

    affected first and more severely than other hand

    Complaints should be localized to the palmar aspect of first to

    fourth fingers and distal palm (i.e., sensory distribution of the

    median nerve at the wrist)

    A number of CTS patients are unable to localize their symptoms

    further (i.e., whole hand/arm feeling dead)

    Pain

    Sensory symptoms above commonly are accompanied by an

    aching sensation over the ventral aspect of the wrist Pain can radiate distally to palm and fingers or, more

    commonly, extend proximally along ventral forearm

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    Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Autonomic symptoms

    Not infrequently, patients report symptoms in the whole hand or

    a tight or swollen feeling in the hands

    Many patients also report sensitivity to changes in temperature

    (particularly cold) and a difference in skin color These symptoms are likely due to autonomic nerve fiber

    involvement (the median nerve carries most autonomic fibers to

    the whole hand)

    Weakness/clumsiness

    Loss of power in the hand (particularly for precision gripsinvolving the thumb) does occur; however, in practice, loss of

    sensory feedback and pain is often a more important cause of

    weakness and clumsiness than loss of motor power per se

    Autonomic symptoms

    Not infrequently, patients report symptoms in the whole hand or

    a tight or swollen feeling in the hands

    Many patients also report sensitivity to changes in temperature

    (particularly cold) and a difference in skin color These symptoms are likely due to autonomic nerve fiber

    involvement (the median nerve carries most autonomic fibers to

    the whole hand)

    Weakness/clumsiness

    Loss of power in the hand (particularly for precision gripsinvolving the thumb) does occur; however, in practice, loss of

    sensory feedback and pain is often a more important cause of

    weakness and clumsiness than loss of motor power per se

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    Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Clinical examination is important to rule out otherneurologic and musculoskeletal diagnoses;however, the examination often contributes little tothe confirmation of the diagnosis of CTS

    Sensory examination Abnormalities in sensory modalities may be present on

    the palmar aspect of the first 3 digits and radial one halfof the fourth digit

    Sensory examination is most useful in confirming thatareas outside the distal median nerve territory arenormal (i.e., thenar eminence, hypothenar eminence,dorsum of first web space)

    Clinical examination is important to rule out otherneurologic and musculoskeletal diagnoses;however, the examination often contributes little tothe confirmation of the diagnosis of CTS

    Sensory examination Abnormalities in sensory modalities may be present on

    the palmar aspect of the first 3 digits and radial one halfof the fourth digit

    Sensory examination is most useful in confirming thatareas outside the distal median nerve territory arenormal (i.e., thenar eminence, hypothenar eminence,dorsum of first web space)

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    Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Motor examination: Wasting and weakness

    of the median-innervated hand muscles

    (LOAF muscles) may be detectable

    L - First and second lumbricals

    O - Opponens pollicis

    A - Abductor pollicis brevis

    F - Flexor pollicis brevis

    Motor examination: Wasting and weakness

    of the median-innervated hand muscles

    (LOAF muscles) may be detectable

    L - First and second lumbricals

    O - Opponens pollicis

    A - Abductor pollicis brevis

    F - Flexor pollicis brevis

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    Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Special tests: No good clinical test exists to

    support diagnosis of CTS

    Hoffmann-Tinel sign

    Gentle tapping over the median nerve in the carpal tunnelregion elicits tingling in the nerve's distribution

    This sign still is commonly looked for despite the low sensitivity

    and specificity

    Phalen sign

    Tingling in the median nerve distribution is induced by fullflexion (or full extension for reverse Phalen) of the wrists for up

    to 60 seconds

    This test has 80% specificity but lower sensitivity

    Special tests: No good clinical test exists to

    support diagnosis of CTS

    Hoffmann-Tinel sign

    Gentle tapping over the median nerve in the carpal tunnelregion elicits tingling in the nerve's distribution

    This sign still is commonly looked for despite the low sensitivity

    and specificity

    Phalen sign

    Tingling in the median nerve distribution is induced by fullflexion (or full extension for reverse Phalen) of the wrists for up

    to 60 seconds

    This test has 80% specificity but lower sensitivity

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    Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Etiology

    Demographics:

    Increasing age

    Female sex

    Increased body mass index (BMI), especially recent

    increases

    Square-shaped wrist

    Short stature

    Dominant hand

    Race (white)

    Etiology

    Demographics:

    Increasing age

    Female sex

    Increased body mass index (BMI), especially recent

    increases

    Square-shaped wrist

    Short stature

    Dominant hand

    Race (white)

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    Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Genetics:

    A strong family susceptibility exists, probably related

    to multiple inherited characteristics (i.e., square wrist,

    thickened transverse ligament, stature)

    A number of inherited medical conditions also are

    associated with CTS (i.e., diabetes, thyroid disease,

    hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure

    palsies)

    Genetics:

    A strong family susceptibility exists, probably related

    to multiple inherited characteristics (i.e., square wrist,

    thickened transverse ligament, stature)

    A number of inherited medical conditions also are

    associated with CTS (i.e., diabetes, thyroid disease,

    hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure

    palsies)

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    Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Medical conditions: Wrist fracture (Colles)

    Acute severe flexion/extension injury of wrist

    Space-occupying lesions within the carpal tunnel (eg, flexortenosynovitis, ganglions, hemorrhage, aneurysms, anomalousmuscles, various tumors, edema)

    Diabetes

    Thyroid disorders (usually myxoedema)

    Rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory arthritides of thewrist

    Recent menopause (including post-oophorectomy) Renal dialysis

    Acromegaly

    Amyloidosis

    Medical conditions: Wrist fracture (Colles)

    Acute severe flexion/extension injury of wrist

    Space-occupying lesions within the carpal tunnel (eg, flexortenosynovitis, ganglions, hemorrhage, aneurysms, anomalousmuscles, various tumors, edema)

    Diabetes

    Thyroid disorders (usually myxoedema)

    Rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory arthritides of thewrist

    Recent menopause (including post-oophorectomy) Renal dialysis

    Acromegaly

    Amyloidosis

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    Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Vocational/avocational: Activities involving (1)prolonged severe force through the wrist, (2)prolonged extreme posture of the wrist, (3) highamounts of repetitive movements, and (4)

    exposure to vibration and/or cold may beassociated with CTS (particularly incombination)

    Other factors:

    Lack of aerobic exercise

    Pregnancy and breastfeeding

    Use of wheelchairs and/or walking aids

    Vocational/avocational: Activities involving (1)prolonged severe force through the wrist, (2)prolonged extreme posture of the wrist, (3) highamounts of repetitive movements, and (4)

    exposure to vibration and/or cold may beassociated with CTS (particularly incombination)

    Other factors:

    Lack of aerobic exercise

    Pregnancy and breastfeeding

    Use of wheelchairs and/or walking aids

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    Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Diagnosis

    No blood tests exist for the diagnosis of CTS; however,

    laboratory testing for associated conditions (i.e.,

    diabetes) may be performed when clinically indicated

    No imaging studies are considered routine in diagnosing

    CTS

    Electrodiagnosis

    Electrophysiologic (EDX) studies, including electromyography

    (EMG) and nerve conductions studies (NCS), are the first-lineinvestigations in suggested CTS

    Diagnosis

    No blood tests exist for the diagnosis of CTS; however,

    laboratory testing for associated conditions (i.e.,

    diabetes) may be performed when clinically indicated

    No imaging studies are considered routine in diagnosing

    CTS

    Electrodiagnosis

    Electrophysiologic (EDX) studies, including electromyography

    (EMG) and nerve conductions studies (NCS), are the first-lineinvestigations in suggested CTS

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    Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Management

    Wrist supports

    Ultrasound

    Exercise

    Carpal bone mobilization/manipulation

    Surgical intervention

    Steroid injection/oral steroids

    Management

    Wrist supports

    Ultrasound

    Exercise

    Carpal bone mobilization/manipulation

    Surgical intervention

    Steroid injection/oral steroids

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