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Symptoms Of A Pinched Nerve

Health Encyclopedia: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is most accurately diagnosed using the patients' descriptions of symptoms, and electrodiagnostic tests that measure nerve conduction through the hand. If electrodiagnostic testing is not available, then symptom descriptions and a series of physical tests are useful.

Diagnosing CTS, however, is not straightforward. Only a small fraction of patients exhibit all three factors necessary for a clear diagnosis:

Classic CTS symptoms
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Treatment

...CTS.Chiropractic Therapies. Chiropractics has been useful for some people whose condition is produced by pinched nerves. In one small study, the technique was as effective as medications or wrist... Read more »

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Surgery

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