carpal tunnel syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:affects hand
wrist
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs median nerve compression
gptkbp:cause muscle atrophy
gptkbp:causedBy compression of median nerve
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:namedAfter gptkb:carpal_tunnel
gptkbp:prevalence common
gptkbp:prevention ergonomic adjustments
frequent breaks
stretching exercises
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:diabetes
obesity
pregnancy
arthritis
repetitive hand movements
gptkbp:symptom pain
numbness
tingling
weakness
gptkbp:treatment surgery
physical therapy
corticosteroid injection
wrist splint
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:EMG
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5