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Leah is your 33-year-old primary care patient who works in an office as a Product Manager.  She thinks she may have carpal tunnel issues. Which of the following are not typical symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?

  1. Numbness in the thumb, index, and middle fingers.
  2. Numbness in the ring and little fingers.
  3. Pain in the hand, wrist, and forearm.
  4. Difficulty manipulating small objects.
  5. All of these are carpal tunnel symptoms
Explanation
Answer: B. Numbness in the ring and little fingers are not typical of carpal tunnel syndrome. These symptoms are typical of ulnar nerve compression. Carpal tunnel syndrome involves compression of the median nerve.
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