Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – etiology and diagnostics
The carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the most frequent peripheral neuropathies of the upper extremities, caused by increasing pressure in the carpal tunnel or a decrease in its volume, which leads to compression and disturbances in blood supply to the median nerve. This condition significantly...
Main Authors: | Katarzyna Ciechanowska, Małgorzata Łukowicz |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Kazimierz Wielki University
2017-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Education, Health and Sport |
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Online Access: | http://www.ojs.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/johs/article/view/4418 |
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