Exam Preview for 5443: Assessment and Management of Carpal Tunnel S

Assessment and Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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1. All of the following are borders of the carpal tunnel EXCEPT: Scaphoid-Pisiform (Proximally) Trapezium-Hamate (Distally) Metacarpals (Dorsally) Transverse carpal ligament (Volarly)
2. An acute etiology of carpal tunnel syndrome is... A fracture or dislocation A burn An infection All of the above
3. What is the most common chronic etiology for CTS? Idiopathic Tumors Lesions Small tunnel
4. Which of the following is NOT a differential diagnosis of CTS? Cervical radiculopathy Thoracic outlet syndrome Biceps tendonitis ALS
5. What is a conservative treatment of CTS? Tendon gliding exercises Acupuncture/Dry Needling Soft tissue mobilization All of the above