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| What nerve is affected in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? |
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| What ligament is compressing the nerve? |
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Definition
| Transverse Carpal Ligament |
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| What is done to the ligament during the procedure? |
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Definition
| Stretched or Cut to release pressure |
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| How is decompression of the nerve achieved? |
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Definition
| Incising part of the fibrous sheath of the ligament |
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Term
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Definition
| Circumferentially with iodophor |
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| What equipment should be prepared for these procedures? |
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Definition
| Sitting stools and a hand table |
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| True/False - Procedure can also be accomplished endoscopically? |
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Definition
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| What are the most common dressings? |
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Definition
| Initial contact layer, followed by a bulky dressing |
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| What are potential complications? |
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Definition
| Median nerve damage and wound infection |
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Term
| What specialists commonly perform these procedures? |
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Definition
| Neurosurgeon, plastic, hand, orthopedic |
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| What blade and handle are commonly used? |
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Definition
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| What is used to limit blood loss? |
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Definition
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| How long is the average procedure time? |
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Definition
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Definition
| Ace bandage bound around the bulky dressing |
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| What pre-op tests might be done? |
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Definition
| History and physical or an electromyography |
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