ENTRAPMENT NEUROPATHY, CARPAL TUNNEL
\ɛntɹˈapmənt njuːɹˈɒpəθɪ], \ɛntɹˈapmənt njuːɹˈɒpəθɪ], \ɛ_n_t_ɹ_ˈa_p_m_ə_n_t n_j_uː_ɹ_ˈɒ_p_ə_θ_ɪ]\
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Entrapment of the MEDIAN NERVE in the carpal tunnel, which is formed by the flexor retinaculum and the CARPAL BONES. This syndrome may be associated with repetitive occupational trauma (CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDERS); wrist injuries; AMYLOID NEUROPATHIES; rheumatoid arthritis (see ARTHRITIS, RHEUMATOID); ACROMEGALY; PREGNANCY; and other conditions. Symptoms include burning pain and paresthesias involving the ventral surface of the hand and fingers which may radiate proximally. Impairment of sensation in the distribution of the median nerve and thenar muscle atrophy may occur. (Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1995, Ch51, p45)
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