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Flashcards in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Deck (9)
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Etiology/Pathology

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Overuse of Wrist ~ Qi and Blood Stagnation
= Pain/Numbness
Injury ~ In Channels and Collaterals

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Def

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Tingling sensation and decreased function in wrist,hand and fingers resulting from compression of median nerve

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Where does the median nerve innervate?

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First 3 1/2 fingers

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How many ligaments in the wrist?

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9 ligaments and one median nerve

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Signs and Symptoms

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Numbness
Tingling
Pain

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Causes

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Occupational
Diabetes
Pregnancy
Aging
Overuse
Vit B6 Def
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Disease Differentiation

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Raynauds
Wei Syndrome
Nerve root pattern ie Cervical Spondylosis

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Tx

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Pc 6/8
SJ 5
LI 4/5
Lu 7
Ashi Point
Baxie 
Radiate to elbow: LI 11, Lu 5
PlumBlossom - around transverse crease
Cupping
Bleeding
Moxa: 10-15 min everyday
Electro: PC6 to LI 11
For def use herbals to tonify Qi and Blood
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Meridians Involved

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PC
Lrg Int
SanJiao