A 47-year-old diabetic secretary presents for treatment of numbness, tingling, and
nocturnal paresthesias in her right dominant hand that have been present for 3 years.
An evaluation including a positive result in a nerve compression test, a positive
result in Phalen's test, and decreased sensibility in the median nerve distribution
along with electrodiagnostic studies identified carpal tunnel syndrome. Her diabetes
is well controlled with diet, and she has no other medical problems. She agrees to
your recommendation for right carpal tunnel release.
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Publication history
Accepted:
October 22,
2009
Received:
October 19,
2009
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