Of the following common problems of the upper extremities,
which results from entrapment of the median nerve at the wrist?
a) Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is commonly due to repetitive hand activities.
b) Ganglion
A ganglion, a collection of gelatinous material near the tendon sheaths
and joints, appears as a round, firm, cystic swelling, usually on the
dorsum of the wrist.
c) Dupuytren’s contracture
Dupuytren’s contracture is a slowly progressive contracture of the
palmar fascia.
d) Impingement syndrome
Impingement syndrome is associated with the shoulder and may
progress to a rotator cuff tear.
which results from entrapment of the median nerve at the wrist?
a) Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is commonly due to repetitive hand activities.
b) Ganglion
A ganglion, a collection of gelatinous material near the tendon sheaths
and joints, appears as a round, firm, cystic swelling, usually on the
dorsum of the wrist.
c) Dupuytren’s contracture
Dupuytren’s contracture is a slowly progressive contracture of the
palmar fascia.
d) Impingement syndrome
Impingement syndrome is associated with the shoulder and may
progress to a rotator cuff tear.