Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options. Literature Reviev
Journal Title: Ortopedia Traumatologia Rehabilitacja - Year 2017, Vol 19, Issue 1
Abstract
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the most common form of entrapment neuropathy. Several authors have investigated the anatomical and pathophysiological features of CTS and have identified several parameters that, in combination, play a significant role in its pathophysiology. Advancement in biological research on CTS has enabled the advent of efficient diagnostic techniques such as provocative tests and nerve conduction studies. Sophisticated technologies, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasonography (US), have facilitated the diagnosis of CTS. This review article aims at consolidating the relevant medical literature pertaining to the symptoms, pathophysiology, clinical diagnosis and treatment strategies of CTS. It also compares the various methods of diagnosis and discusses their benefits and disadvantages. Finally, it sheds light on the conservative vs. surgical approach to treatment and compares them. While the surgical approach has proved to be more efficient relative to the conservative methods of steroid injections and splinting, many studies have demonstrated both advantages and adverse effects of the surgical methods. Surgical options and complications are discussed in detail. This article comprehensively summarizes all medical aspects of CTS to update medical professionals’ knowledge regarding the disease.
Authors and Affiliations
Radoslav Zamborsky, Milan Kokavec, Lukas Simko, Martin Bohac
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP191555
- DOI -
- Views 98
- Downloads 0
High trochanter location: Natural history or complication following treatment of Perthes' disease?
Background. In Perthes' disease femoral head deformities can be accompanied by high location of the greater trochanter and diminished shaft-neck angle, causing decreased joint stability and diminished hip function. The a...
The Use of Computer Navigation in Hip Arthroplasty: Literature Review and Evidence Today
Total hip replacement arthroplasty and hip resurfacing are two of the most successful orthopaedic operations performed worldwide. Critical to the success of these operations is the accurate placement of the components. C...
Surgical treatment of late carpal dislocations
Background. Perilunate carpal subluxation is quite rare. The aim of our study was to assess outcome in the delayed treatment of these injuries. Material and methods. We studied treatment outcome in 25 perilunate carpal d...
Instability of the rheumatoid wrist: patterns and treatment
Pathology of the wrist is frequent in rheumatoid arthritis. The proper treatment leading to improvement in function and symptoms relief is of a big importance. The classification based on natural pattern of the disease i...
Anterior Interosseous Nerve Palsy after Supracondylar Fracture of Humerus in Adult. Case report
We present a case of anterior interosseous nerve palsy after a supracondylar fracture of the humerus in a 24-year-old woman. The patient was diagnosed and treated in two hospitals where the impairment of function of the...