Posted: August 17th, 2017

Of the following common problems of the upper extremities, which results from entrapment of the median nerve at the wrist?

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.