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Carpal tunnel syndrome — DOccMed MCQ

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A 43-year-old assembly line worker with three months of tingling and numbness in thumb, index, middle fingers, worse at night. Repetitive wrist movements. Positive Phalen's. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: D — Work-related carpal tunnel syndrome

Classic CTS: median nerve distribution, nocturnal worsening, positive Phalen's, repetitive wrist work. This is PD A12 when associated with vibrating tools.

Reference: HSE Upper Limb Disorders; IIDB