Carpal Tunnel Syndrome(CTS)

Protocols

Clinical Features:

  • 1)numbness/tingling/burning/pain
  • 2) shock-like sensations
  • 3)pain and tingling
  • 4)hand weakness and clumsiness
  • 5) dropping things. 


investigations: 

  • 1) Nerve Conduction study 
  • 2) EMG 
  • 3)X-ray Wrist joint B/V view 

Rx: 

  • Rest the Joint 
  • Fixed Joint by crape bandage

if pain 

1. Tab.Flexi (Aceclofenac) (100mg)

  • 1+0+1.........(after meal).....5 _7 days 

2. Tab.Beklo(baclofenc)(10 mg)

  • 1+0+1...........5-7 days 

3. Cap.Sergel(Esomeprazol) (20 mg)

  • 1+0+1......(30min before meal)....10 days 

4. Physiotherapy(see pictures) :

  • Wrist raise motion 
  • wrist Stretching 
  • mid-trap exercise 
  • Wrist extension 
  • Wrist flexion 
  • Grip Strengthening 
  • Tendon gridles.