Question

which of the following patient presentations is most consistent with carpal tunnel syndrome? hand numbness that wakes them at night. wrist pain in flexion. fall on outstretched hand. paresthesia along the lateral dorsal hand.

Explanation:

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome involves compression of the median nerve, which causes nocturnal hand numbness as fluid retention overnight worsens nerve pressure. Wrist pain in flexion is not specific, a fall on an outstretched hand causes wrist fractures/sprains, and paresthesia on the lateral dorsal hand relates to the radial nerve, not the median nerve affected in carpal tunnel.

Answer:

Hand numbness that wakes them at night.