PENATALAKSANAAN CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME (CTS) PADA PEREMPUAN USIA 67 TAHUN DENGAN PENDEKATAN KEDOKTERAN KELUARGA: LAPORAN KASUS

Aging is a natural biological process accompanied by significantchanges in various body systems and aspects of life, includingthe musculoskeletal system. One disorder that often occurs inthe elderly is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), a condition causedby compression of the median nerve in the wrist characterizedby symptoms of numbness, pain, tingling, and weakness of thehand muscles, and can impact the quality of life and dailyactivities of the elderly. The required health care approach iscomprehensive and holistic, encompassing physical,psychological, social, and environmental aspects, which are thefocus of family medicine. This paper aims to describe theimplementation of evidence-based family medicine services inelderly patients with CTS through patient-centered care,family-focused care, and community-oriented care approaches.This study is a case report of a 67-year-old woman with CTS.Data were obtained through history taking, physicalexamination, home visits, and medical record reviews. Aholistic assessment encompassing personal, clinical, internaland external risk factors, and functional status was conducted.Results showed that the patient experienced typical symptomsof CTS, including numbness, tingling, and weakness in the righthand, associated with repetitive household and sales activities.Educational and pharmacological interventions through threehome visits demonstrated increased patient and familyknowledge and improved symptoms, along with increasedfamily support through redistribution of household workload.In conclusion, a holistic and comprehensive family medicineapproach has proven effective in increasing patient and familyunderstanding of CTS and promoting symptom recovery.Educational interventions, stretching exercises, and activefamily involvement are key to managing CTS in the elderly.Keywords: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Family Medicine,Holistic Approach