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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Pathophysiology

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by swelling of the synovium in the carpal tunnel which increases pressure on the median nerve, temporarily blocking the mylineated nerve fibers. Risk factors include gender, race, age, and history of trauma to the wrist.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Pathophysiology

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by swelling of the synovium in the carpal tunnel which increases pressure on the median nerve, temporarily blocking the mylineated nerve fibers. Risk factors include gender, race, age, and history of trauma to the wrist.

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CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

MRF
NMFR
• Gender
• Race
• Age
• Trauma

Due to the etiological


factors

Synovium swollen

Pressure on the
median nerve

Temporary blockage of
mylineated nerve fibers

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