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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Conditions
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The American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians is a professional organization comprised of physicians who "specialize" in the field of "controversial conditions" such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibro-myalgia, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This organization has established three scientific advisory positions on behalf of the Academy respecting "controversial " diagnoses in disability medicine.
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Nonspecific flexor tenosynovitis is the most common cause of carpal tunnel syndrome. However, many conditions, including aberrant anatomy, infections, inflammatory diseases, and metabolic disorders, can cause or exacerbate the syndrome (Table 1).5,6
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can give visual confirmation of a median nerve that's being compressed inside the carpal tunnel. These tests are only occasionally helpful and because of their high cost, they're rarely used. Your doctor may order several different tests to get a clear picture of your condition.
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