Carpal tunnel syndrome in breast cancer survivors with upper extremity lymphedema

ABSTRACT Introduction: Lymphedema has long been considered a risk factor for median nerve compression at the wrist and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). This association is based on limited and poor quality data. We analyzed the association between lymphedema and CTS. Methods: Breast cancer survivors wi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Muscle & nerve 2015-06, Vol.51 (6), p.864-869
Hauptverfasser:	Stubblefield, Michael D., Kim, Arum, Riedel, Elyn R., Ibanez, Katarzyna
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aged Breast cancer Breast Neoplasms - complications Carpal tunnel syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - diagnosis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - etiology Electromyography electrophysiological testing Female Humans lymphedema Lymphedema - complications Middle Aged Neural Conduction - physiology rehabilitation Retrospective Studies Severity of Illness Index Survivors Upper Extremity - physiopathology
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