Journal of Orthopaedics Trauma Surgery and Related Research
An Official Journal of Polish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
ISSN:1897-2276
e-ISSN: 2449-9145
An Official Journal of Polish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
ISSN:1897-2276
e-ISSN: 2449-9145
Department of Orthopedics, AlFayhaa Teaching Hospital, Basrah Health Directorate, Ministry of Health, Basrah, Iraq
Research Article
Pregnancy related carpal tunnel syndrome
Author(s):
WISAM ABDULHUSSEIN ALLAWI
Hand and wrist disorders are common during pregnancy. Most of these problems develop during the third trimester when hormonal changes, fluid retention, and weight gain are maximum. This review study aimed to discuss pregnancy-related carpal tunnel syndrome, and provide an overview of pathology, clinical presentations, clinical examinations, and treatment options. Pregnancy-related carpal tunnel syndrome may remain undertreated and reduce pregnant women’ quality of life. Non-surgical treatments are usually effective for pregnancy related carpal tunnel syndrome. In general, pregnancy-related carpal tunnel syndrome has a good prognosis and usually resolve after childbirth... Read More»
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Journal of Orthopaedics Trauma Surgery and Related Research a publication of Polish Society, is a peer-reviewed online journal with quaterly print on demand compilation of issues published.