Abstract
This chapter reviews common medical conditions associated with CTS such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, and obesity and their effects on incidence, treatment recommendations, and prognosis. Clinicians will also learn about unusual diseases including acromegaly, mucopolysaccharide storage disorders, amyloidosis, and atypical infections that may cause CTS.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Related Median Neuropathies |
Subtitle of host publication | Challenges and Complications |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 51-57 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319570105 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319570082 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 3 2017 |
Keywords
- Acromegaly
- Atypical infection
- Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Obesity