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This is incorrect. Carpal tunnel syndrome does not typically affect the back of the hand. It primarily involves the palmar side of the hand, specifically the thumb, index, and middle fingers due to median nerve compression at the carpal tunnel.
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Back of the hand
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This is incorrect. Carpal tunnel syndrome primarily affects the thumb, index, and middle fingers, as the median nerve, which is compressed in the carpal tunnel, supplies sensation to these areas.
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Palm and fingers
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This is incorrect. While carpal tunnel syndrome can cause discomfort, weakness, and sensory disturbances in the hand, it primarily affects the thumb, index, and middle fingers, not the entire hand.
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Entire hand
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This is incorrect. The pinky finger and ring finger are primarily innervated by the ulnar nerve, which is not usually affected by carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Pinky finger and ring finger
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Correct. Carpal tunnel syndrome typically results in sensory loss or numbness in the thumb, index, and middle fingers. These are the specific areas innervated by the median nerve, which is compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. Pregnancy is a risk factor for carpal tunnel syndrome
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Thumb, index and middle fingers
Concept
Chapter
2693
3909
brachial plexus injuries
Topic
145
Orthopaedics
17610
A 32 year old pregnant woman presents to her General Practitioner with tingling and sensory loss in her hand. The GP diagnoses her with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Which part of the hand will the sensory loss affect?
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