FESSH prep Compressive neuropathies Median nerve — wrist
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Regarding carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
1.CTS is the most common upper-extremity entrapment neuropathy.
2.Phalen's test is performed by passive wrist extension.
3.A bifid median nerve can be associated with CTS.
4.Electrodiagnostic studies are the gold standard for diagnosing CTS.
5.Surgical treatment is not recommended if there is thenar muscle atrophy.
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