Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:affects gptkb:median_nerve
hand
wrist
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:CTS
gptkbp:cause permanent nerve damage
gptkbp:causedBy compression of median nerve
gptkbp:commonIn gptkb:women
adults
gptkbp:diagnosedBy physical examination
electromyography
nerve conduction study
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1854
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
gptkbp:ICD-10_code G56.0
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D002349
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:carpal_tunnel
gptkbp:prevalence common
gptkbp:prevention ergonomic adjustments
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:diabetes
obesity
pregnancy
repetitive hand movements
gptkbp:symptom pain
numbness
tingling
weakness
gptkbp:treatment surgery
physical therapy
corticosteroid injection
wrist splint
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:CTS
gptkb:Kid_Koala
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6