carpal tunnel splint
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carpal tunnel brace — a static type of wrist hand orthosis that limits motion of the wrist for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. Called also carpal tunnel splint … Medical dictionary
Carpal tunnel syndrome — Classification and external resources Transverse section at the wrist. The median nerve is colored yellow. The carpal tunnel consists of the bones and flexor retinaculum. ICD 1 … Wikipedia
carpal tunnel syndrome — Pathol. a common disorder of the wrist and hand characterized by pain, tingling, and muscular weakness, caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist area and often associated with trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, or edema of pregnancy. * * *… … Universalium
carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) — Painful condition caused by repetitive stress to the wrist over time. The median nerve and the tendons that bend the fingers pass through the carpal tunnel on the inner side of the wrist, between the wrist (carpal) bones on three sides and a… … Universalium
Occupational therapy in carpal tunnel syndrome — OTs are involved in the assessment and intervention process with clients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Within the area of intervention, OTs provide education; symptom management techniques such as splinting; and modification of specific tasks,… … Wikipedia
Median nerve palsy — Classification and external resources Diagram from Gray s anatomy, depicting the peripheral nerves of the upper extremity, amongst others the median nerve. ICD 10 … Wikipedia
Distal radius fracture — Classification and external resources Colles fracture on X ray. ICD 10 S52.5 … Wikipedia
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Orthopedic surgery — Intervention MeSH D019637 … Wikipedia
Jersey Finger — Hand and finger injuries are extremely common and often described in colorful terms. Contents 1 Anatomy 2 Jersey Finger Injury 3 Treatment 4 References … Wikipedia
