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SYNDROME CANAL CARPIEN [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-08-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
- Nervous System
- Collaboration with the OQLF
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- carpal tunnel syndrome
1, record 1, English, carpal%20tunnel%20syndrome
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CTS 2, record 1, English, CTS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- carpal canal syndrome 3, record 1, English, carpal%20canal%20syndrome
correct, less frequent
- CCS 2, record 1, English, CCS
correct, less frequent
- CCS 2, record 1, English, CCS
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A group of symptoms caused by the compression of the median nerve in the wrist, and more precisely, in the carpal tunnel. 3, record 1, English, - carpal%20tunnel%20syndrome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include pain of the hand and wrist, as well as tingling and numbness possibly involving the entire hand, but often limited to parts of the thumb, index, middle finger and ring finger through which the median nerve passes. 3, record 1, English, - carpal%20tunnel%20syndrome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
G56.0: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 4, record 1, English, - carpal%20tunnel%20syndrome
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
- Système nerveux
- Collaboration avec l'OQLF
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- syndrome du canal carpien
1, record 1, French, syndrome%20du%20canal%20carpien
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SCC 2, record 1, French, SCC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- syndrome du tunnel carpien 3, record 1, French, syndrome%20du%20tunnel%20carpien
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
- STC 4, record 1, French, STC
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
- STC 4, record 1, French, STC
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de symptômes causés par la compression du nerf médian dans le poignet, plus précisément dans le canal carpien. 3, record 1, French, - syndrome%20du%20canal%20carpien
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les symptômes du syndrome du canal carpien comprennent des douleurs à la main et au poignet, de même qu'un fourmillement et un engourdissement pouvant parfois toucher la main entière, mais se limitant souvent aux parties du pouce, de l'index, du majeur et de l'annulaire parcourues par le nerf médian. 3, record 1, French, - syndrome%20du%20canal%20carpien
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
G56.0 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 5, record 1, French, - syndrome%20du%20canal%20carpien
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-11-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Mc Murthry sign
1, record 2, English, Mc%20Murthry%20sign
proposal
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- signe de Mc Murthry
1, record 2, French, signe%20de%20Mc%20Murthry
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soixante patients présentant une association de signes jugés typiques de syndrome du canal carpien par un chirurgien [...] ont été adressés au Service d’Électromyographie du professeur Jesel [...] L'évaluation clinique outre les données habituelles concernant l'âge, le sexe et l'ancienneté des signes cliniques, a porté sur 11 critères cliniques [...] 7 signes physiques et manœuvres provocatrices ont été utilisés :-le test de Phalen [...]-le signe de Tinel [...]-le signe de Mc Murthry [...]-le test de Gilliat [...]-la sensibilité vibratoire [...]-test de Weber [...]-monofilaments de Semmes Weinstein [...] 1, record 2, French, - signe%20de%20Mc%20Murthry
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-11-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Phalen sign 1, record 3, English, Phalen%20sign
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Phalen's test 1, record 3, English, Phalen%27s%20test
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paresthesiae in the distribution of the median nerve caused by sustained flexion of the wrist in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. 1, record 3, English, - Phalen%20sign
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- test de Phalen
1, record 3, French, test%20de%20Phalen
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soixante patients présentant une association de signes jugés typiques de syndrome du canal carpien par un chirurgien [...] ont été adressés au Service d’Électromyographie du professeur Jesel [...] L'évaluation clinique outre les données habituelles concernant l'âge, le sexe et l'ancienneté des signes cliniques, a porté sur 11 critères cliniques [...] 7 signes physiques et manœuvres provocatrices ont été utilisés :-le test de Phalen [...]-le signe de Tinel [...]-le signe de Mc Murthry [...]-le test de Gilliat [...]-la sensibilité vibratoire [...]-test de Weber [...]-monofilaments de Semmes Weinstein [...] 1, record 3, French, - test%20de%20Phalen
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-10-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Gilliat test
1, record 4, English, Gilliat%20test
proposal
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- manœuvre de Gilliat
1, record 4, French, man%26oelig%3Buvre%20de%20Gilliat
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- test de Gilliat 2, record 4, French, test%20de%20Gilliat
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soixante patients présentant une association de signes jugés typiques de syndrome du canal carpien par un chirurgien [...] ont été adressés au Service d’Électromyographie du professeur Jesel [...] L'évaluation clinique outre les données habituelles concernant l'âge, le sexe et l'ancienneté des signes cliniques, a porté sur 11 critères cliniques [...] 7 signes physiques et manœuvres provocatrices ont été utilisés :-le test de Phalen [...]-le signe de Tinel [...]-le signe de Mc Murthry [...]-le test de Gilliat [...]-la sensibilité vibratoire [...]-test de Weber [...]-monofilaments de Semmes Weinstein [...] 2, record 4, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvre%20de%20Gilliat
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-06-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- reverse Phalen maneuver
1, record 5, English, reverse%20Phalen%20maneuver
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reproduction of pain and paresthesia in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome on hyperextension of the hand. 2, record 5, English, - reverse%20Phalen%20maneuver
Record 5, Key term(s)
- reverse Phalen manoeuvre
- reverse Phalen manoeuver
- reverse Phalen maneuvre
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- test de l’hyperextension du poignet
1, record 5, French, test%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bhyperextension%20du%20poignet
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- manœuvre de Phalen inversée 1, record 5, French, man%26oelig%3Buvre%20de%20Phalen%20invers%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le syndrome du canal carpien, manœuvre réveillant la douleur et les paresthésies par hyperextension du poignet. 1, record 5, French, - test%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bhyperextension%20du%20poignet
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- maniobra invertida de Phalen
1, record 5, Spanish, maniobra%20invertida%20de%20Phalen
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-12-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Phalen's sign
1, record 6, English, Phalen%27s%20sign
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sign of compression of the median nerve at the wrist, characterized by numbness and tingling over the distribution of the median nerve when the patient's wrist is held in acute flexion for 60 seconds. 2, record 6, English, - Phalen%27s%20sign
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- signe de Phalen
1, record 6, French, signe%20de%20Phalen
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le syndrome du canal carpien, signe provoqué par la flexion forcée du poignet se traduisant par des paresthésies dans le territoire du médian. 2, record 6, French, - signe%20de%20Phalen
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-08-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Tinel's sign
1, record 7, English, Tinel%27s%20sign
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Tinel sign 2, record 7, English, Tinel%20sign
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tingling sensation in the distal end of a limb when percussion is made over the site of a nerve. It indicates a partial lesion or the beginning regeneration of the nerve. 1, record 7, English, - Tinel%27s%20sign
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is, for example, a sign of compression of the carpal tunnel, when pain is elicited in the distribution of the median nerve by tapping over the volar carpal ligament. 3, record 7, English, - Tinel%27s%20sign
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- signe de Tinel
1, record 7, French, signe%20de%20Tinel
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sensation de fourmillement ressentie dans la partie distale d’un membre lors de la percussion le long d’un nerf périphérique, témoignant d’une atteinte ou d’un début de régénérescence de ce nerf. 2, record 7, French, - signe%20de%20Tinel
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S’observe, par exemple, dans le syndrome du canal carpien à la percussion du nerf médian, à la partie externe de la face antérieure du poignet. 3, record 7, French, - signe%20de%20Tinel
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema nervioso
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- signo de Tinel
1, record 7, Spanish, signo%20de%20Tinel
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-02-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Musculoskeletal System
- Nervous System
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- refractory carpal tunnel syndrome
1, record 8, English, refractory%20carpal%20tunnel%20syndrome
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pain was constant, progressive with exacerbation at night ... The patient's symptoms did not relieve after carpal tunnel decompression. Due to refractory pain, the patient was dependent on analgesics. ... radiography in patients with refractory carpal tunnel syndrome is necessary. 1, record 8, English, - refractory%20carpal%20tunnel%20syndrome
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- syndrome du canal carpien récalcitrant
1, record 8, French, syndrome%20du%20canal%20carpien%20r%C3%A9calcitrant
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[On] rapport[ e] dix cas de syndrome du canal carpien récalcitrant(récidives, syndrome douloureux, séquelles) [...] Le traitement chirurgical du syndrome du canal carpien est très fréquent [...] La libération du nerf médian dans la traversée carpienne est le plus souvent efficace. [...] toutefois, chez certains opérés, la persistance ou la réapparition du syndrome lui font perdre du crédit. [On] regroup[ e], sous le vocable de syndrome [du canal carpien] récalcitrant, les récidives vraies qui surviennent après une accalmie confirmée de plus de trois mois, les syndromes douloureux persistants et les séquelles d’origine iatrogène. 1, record 8, French, - syndrome%20du%20canal%20carpien%20r%C3%A9calcitrant
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-06-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Tinel's test
1, record 9, English, Tinel%27s%20test
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Tinel's sign 1, record 9, English, Tinel%27s%20sign
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tinel's sign: Tinel's test is performed by tapping the median along its course in the wrist. A positive test is found when it causes worsening of the tingling in the fingers when the nerve is tapped. 2, record 9, English, - Tinel%27s%20test
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- test de Tinel
1, record 9, French, test%20de%20Tinel
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- signe de Tinel 1, record 9, French, signe%20de%20Tinel
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Test de la percussion du nerf médian. 2, record 9, French, - test%20de%20Tinel
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Votre docteur en chiropratique peut également faire d’autres tests orthopédiques spécifiques pour tenter de reproduire les symptômes du syndrome du canal carpien. L'un de ces tests s’appelle le signe de Tinel et consiste à taper légèrement du doigt sur la face dorsale de votre poignet pour voir s’il y a fourmillements ou douleurs dans la main. 2, record 9, French, - test%20de%20Tinel
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-10-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Orthoses
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- carpal tunnel splint
1, record 10, English, carpal%20tunnel%20splint
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An orthopedic appliance used to immobilize and support the wrist while allowing free movement of the hand and fingers. 2, record 10, English, - carpal%20tunnel%20splint
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Orthèses
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- attelle pour syndrome du canal carpien
1, record 10, French, attelle%20pour%20syndrome%20du%20canal%20carpien
proposal, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-08-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- endoscopic technique
1, record 11, English, endoscopic%20technique
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The aim of this study was to describe the single-portal endoscopic technique developed by J. Menon for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and to evaluate its results in our first 82 patients. 2, record 11, English, - endoscopic%20technique
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 PHR
single-portal endoscopic technique 2, record 11, English, - endoscopic%20technique
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- technique endoscopique
1, record 11, French, technique%20endoscopique
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- méthode endoscopique 1, record 11, French, m%C3%A9thode%20endoscopique
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le but de ce travail était de rappeler les caractéristiques techniques du traitement endoscopique à une voie du syndrome du canal carpien selon J. Menon et d’apprécier sa fiabilité par rapport aux autres techniques endoscopiques en rapportant les résultats de nos 82 premiers cas[...]. 1, record 11, French, - technique%20endoscopique
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 PHR
technique endoscopique à une voie 1, record 11, French, - technique%20endoscopique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-08-05
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- endoscopic treatment
1, record 12, English, endoscopic%20treatment
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Endoscopic treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome 2, record 12, English, - endoscopic%20treatment
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- traitement endoscopique
1, record 12, French, traitement%20endoscopique
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le but de ce travail était de rappeler les caractéristiques techniques du traitement endoscopique à une voie du syndrome du canal carpien selon J. Menon et d’apprécier sa fiabilité par rapport aux autres techniques endoscopiques en rapportant les résultats de nos 82 premiers cas [...]. 1, record 12, French, - traitement%20endoscopique
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1996-07-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Nervous System
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- nerve conduction test
1, record 13, English, nerve%20conduction%20test
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Often the nerve conduction test is followed by an EMG (electromyography) which involves needles being placed into the muscle and the patient being asked to contract that muscle. 1, record 13, English, - nerve%20conduction%20test
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- test de conduction nerveuse
1, record 13, French, test%20de%20conduction%20nerveuse
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] Prescrire un test de conduction nerveuse ou une électromyographie(EMG) pour voir si les nerfs et les muscles de votre bras et de votre main présentent les signes typiques du syndrome du canal carpien. 1, record 13, French, - test%20de%20conduction%20nerveuse
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1986-01-17
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Digestive Tract
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- incidental carpal tunnel syndrome 1, record 14, English, incidental%20carpal%20tunnel%20syndrome
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Appareil digestif
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- syndrome accessoire du canal carpien 1, record 14, French, syndrome%20accessoire%20du%20canal%20carpien
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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