Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Reports Reduced grip strength Reduced manual dexterity Pain in hand Tingling/numbness in the hand Muscle wasting at the base of the thumb Previous steroid injections for carpal tunnel syndrome Previous surgical release of the carpal tunnel

Reports No reduced grip strength No reduced manual dexterity No pain in hand No tingling/numbness in the hand No muscle wasting at the base of the thumb No previous steroid injections for carpal tunnel syndrome No previous surgical release of the carpal tunnel

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Distribution of pain (e.g., unilateral/bilateral, specific fingers affected)


Severity of pain (VAS score)


Aggravating factors (e.g., repetitive hand movements, wrist flexion, pregnancy)


Alleviating factors (e.g., shaking the hand, rest, wrist splint use)


Night-time symptoms (e.g., waking from sleep due to pain/numbness)




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Distribution of tingling/numbness


Frequency and duration of tingling/numbness


Aggravating factors (e.g., activities, positions)


Alleviating factors (e.g., hand elevation, shaking the hand, rest, wrist splint use)


Specific activities affected by weakness (e.g., dropping objects, difficulty with fine motor skills)




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Red Flag Symptoms

Reports Sudden onset of severe symptoms Symptoms rapidly progressing Symptoms affecting both hands simultaneously Symptoms associated with neck pain Symptoms associated with trauma to the wrist/hand

Reports No sudden onset of severe symptoms No symptoms rapidly progressing No symptoms affecting both hands simultaneously No symptoms associated with neck pain No symptoms associated with trauma to the wrist/hand

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Has a history of Diabetes Rheumatoid arthritis Hypothyroidism Amyloidosis Obesity

Has no history of Diabetes Rheumatoid arthritis Hypothyroidism Amyloidosis Obesity

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Details of conservative treatments tried (e.g., wrist splints, pain medications) Response to conservative treatments Any side effects experienced from treatments Occupational history (repetitive hand/wrist movements, use of vibrating tools) Interest in or concerns about alternative medicine approaches

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Any other relevant details



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