Carpal tunnel syndrome.

First Cover -- PREFACE -- INTRODUCTION -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Boxes -- Chapter 1 - General Considerations -- Terminology -- Epidemiology -- Anatomical Review -- Pathophysiology -- Chapter 2 - Etiology -- Pathologies that Modify the Shape of the Carpal Tunnelor Increase the Volume of its Contents -- Systemic Pathologies and Specific Conditions -- Work-Relatedness of Musculoskeletal Strain -- Compression of the Median Nerve in the Carpal Tunnel -- Compression of the Thenar Branch of the Median Nerve -- Chapter 3 - Differential Diagnosis -- Disorders of the Central Nervous System -- Disorders of the Peripheral Nervous System -- Chapter 4 - Clinical Considerations -- Symptoms -- Location of Symptoms (Where?) -- Onset of Symptoms (When?) -- Characteristics of Onset (How?) -- Impact on Activities of Daily Living -- Chapter 5 - Recording of Information on Exposure Factors -- Occupational History -- Previous Work -- Current Work -- Current Work and Organisational Factors -- Sports-related, Recreational, and Household Activities -- Chapter 6 - Clinical Examination -- Observation and Palpation -- Provocative Tests -- Evaluation of Sensitivity -- Strength Testing -- Electrophysiologic Tests -- Chapter 7 - Summary of the Evaluation -- Chapter 8 - Guidelines for Therapeutic and Preventive Interventions -- Therapeutic Guidelines -- Prevention Guidelines -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Back Cover.

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