Carpal tunnel syndrome

Also known as: CTS

Median nerve compression at the wrist.

Medical specialty: Neurology
Subspecialty: Neurology / Neuromuscular
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: more common (about 3:1); Children: rare
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Entrapment in the carpal tunnel.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (3)

hand clumsinessnocturnal paresthesias (thumb to ring finger)thenar weakness

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