Glossary

The following abbreviations are presented in order of apearance,

CTS: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
WRCTS: Work-Related Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
WMSD: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

WSIB: Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario
FDS: Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
FDP: Flexor Digitorum Profundus
EDC: Extensor Digitorum Communis
CMC: Carpometacarpal Joint
MCP: Metacarpophalangeal Joint
IP: Interphalangeal Joint
PIP: Proximal interphalangeal Joint
DIP: Distal interphalangeal Joint
FCU: Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
FCR: Flexor Carpi Radialis
ECU: Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
ECRB: Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
ECRL: Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
CTD: Cumulative Trauma Disorder
RSI: Repetitive strain injury
OCTR: Open Carpal Tunnel Release
AROM: Active Range of Motion
PROM: Passive Range of Motion
EMG: Electromyography
NCS: Nerve Conduction Studies
CV: Conduction Velocity
SNAP: Sensory Nerve Action Potential
CMAP: Compound Motor Action Potential
MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
CC: Chief Complaint
DM: Diabetes Mellitus
HTN: Hypertension
ECTR: Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
ADL: Activities of Daily Living
NSAID: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories
HAVS: Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome

NB: When naming the fingers use thumb, index, middle, ring, and little. DO NOT use numbers to refer to digits as this is ambiguous.


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