Is It Just Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Mimics From Hand to Shoulder and Systemic to Vascular Sources.

PubMed 2026

Authors: Etienne M. Flamant, Michael R. Foy, Julio Cesar Castillo Tafur, Joseph Frank Michalski, Alfonso Mejia, Mark H. Gonzalez
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Abstract

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition affecting up to 3.7% of the population, with patients typically presenting for evaluation of numbness, pain, or hand weakness. When evaluating symptoms suggestive of CTS, it is essential that surgeons consider clinical entities that mimic CTS. It is important to define the characteristics of CTS mimics, assess their incidence, discuss diagnostic means to differentiate them from CTS, and guide selection of appropriate therapies.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Peripheral Nerve Disorders Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
PubMed
Volume
75
Pages
277–290
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN