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<p>Aim:</p>
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<li>To understand the diagnosis and management of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)</li>
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<p>Objectives:</p>
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<li>Define CTS</li>
<li>Identify the carpal tunnel, median nerve, ulnar artery and ulnar nerve on a diagram of the hand</li>
<li>Identify the roots, trunks, division, cords and main branches of the brachial plexus on a diagram</li>
<li>Recognise the common symptoms of CTS</li>
<li>Recognise the risk factors for CTS</li>
<li>Establish a differential diagnosis for CTS</li>
<li>Interpret the clinical test performed for suspected CTS</li>
<li>Identify the dermatomal and nerve innervation of the hand</li>
<li>Interpret the investigations that occur when diagnosing CTS</li>
<li>Compare the treatment options in CTS</li>
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<li>NOTE: The anatomy part of this tutorial will be covered in the musculoskeletal block of Systems 3.
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