Open AccessA handy review of carpal tunnel syndrome: From anatomy to diagnosis and treatment
Author(s) -
Mohammad Ghasemi-Rad,
Emad Nosair,
Andrea Vegh,
Afshin Mohammadi,
Adam Akkad,
Emal Lesha,
Mohammad Hossein Mohammadi,
Doaa Sayed,
Ali Davarian,
Tooraj Maleki-Miyandoab,
Anwarul Hasan
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
world journal of radiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1949-8470
DOI - 10.4329/wjr.v6.i6.284
Subject(s) - medicine , carpal tunnel syndrome , entrapment neuropathy , treatment modality , pathophysiology , radiology , surgery , pathology
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most commonly diagnosed disabling condition of the upper extremities. It is the most commonly known and prevalent type of peripheral entrapment neuropathy that accounts for about 90% of all entrapment neuropathies. This review aims to provide an outline of CTS by considering anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical manifestation, diagnostic modalities and management of this common condition, with an emphasis on the diagnostic imaging evaluation.