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CANAL CARPIEN [7 records]

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Record 1 2021-08-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases
  • Nervous System
  • Collaboration with the OQLF
Universal entry(ies)
G56.0
classification system code, see observation
DEF

A group of symptoms caused by the compression of the median nerve in the wrist, and more precisely, in the carpal tunnel.

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.

OBS

G56.0: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines
  • Système nerveux
  • Collaboration avec l'OQLF
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
G56.0
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Ensemble de symptômes causés par la compression du nerf médian dans le poignet, plus précisément dans le canal carpien.

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.

OBS

G56.0 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

An osseofibrous canal formed at the wrist by the flexor retinaculum anteriorly and the carpal bones and ligaments posteriorly.

Key term(s)
  • flexor canal
  • flexor tunnel

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Canal où sont logés les os du carpe.

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Nervous System
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
  • Système nerveux
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.

Spanish

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Record 4 2004-11-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
  • Horse Husbandry
CONT

The deep digital flexor tendon passes over the back of the knee in the carpal canal and is held in position by a carpal check ligament.

CONT

A 5-year-old Arabian stallion with moderate effusion in the right carpal canal and intermittent lameness in this limb was diagnosed to have an osteochondroma projecting from the distal portion of the radius into the carpal canal.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
  • Élevage des chevaux

Spanish

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Record 5 1999-10-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthoses
DEF

An orthopedic appliance used to immobilize and support the wrist while allowing free movement of the hand and fingers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthèses

Spanish

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Record 6 1996-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
  • Muscles and Tendons
  • Nervous System

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
  • Muscles et tendons
  • Système nerveux

Spanish

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Record 7 1986-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Digestive Tract

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil digestif

Spanish

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