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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Related Median Neuropathies

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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.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedics, University of Minnesota, Regions Hospital, 640 Jackson Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

    Christina M. Ward

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    Scott F. M. Duncan

  2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kindai University Hospital, Osaka, Japan

    Ryosuke Kakinoki

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Ward, C.M. (2017). CTS Associated or Caused by Other Medical Conditions. In: Duncan, S., Kakinoki, R. (eds) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Related Median Neuropathies. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57010-5_6

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