MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Each of these is a possible cause for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome EXCEPT?
A
Repeatedly speaking in front of a large audience, like the governor.
B
Playing video games
C
Typing
D
Playing an instrument
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Overuse of the wrist is one of the top reasons people develop carpal tunnel syndrome.

Detailed explanation-2: -Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a repetitive-motion injury. It occurs when an important nerve is regularly pinched and compressed. Workers with CTS commonly feel pain, weakness, and tingling, usually in the first three fingers of the hand and the base of the thumb. Symptoms are often most severe during sleep.

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