From: Use of a decision aid did not decrease decisional conflict in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome
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1. What is the symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome? 1) tingling sensation 2) loss of sensation 3) muscle weakness 4) all | 4 |
2. What is the main structure that is compressed at the carpal tunnel? 1) artery 2) nerve 3) ligament 4) all | 2 |
3. What is the purpose of surgery? 1) to improve circulation 2) to relieve a nerve 3) to repair a ligament 4) all | 2 |
4. What is the usual method of anesthesia for the surgery? 1) no anesthesia 2) local anesthesia 3) general anesthesia | 2 |
5. What is cut during the surgery? 1) artery 2) nerve 3) ligament 4) all | 3 |
6. When do I have the sutures removed? 1) 5 days 2) 2 weeks 3) 1 month | 2 |
7. When do I usually regain the grip strength? 1) 5 days 2) 2 weeks 3) 1 month 4) 3–6 months | 4 |
8. How long can I have pain around the scar? 1) 5 days 2) 2 weeks 3) 1 month 4) 3–6 months | 4 |
9. What is a common result of not treating carpal tunnel syndrome for long? 1) no circulation at finger tips 2) thumb muscle weakness 3) limitation of finger joint motion 4) all | 2 |
10. What is an alternative, although not a definitive, treatment to surgery? 1) splinting 2) local anesthetics injection 3) shock wave therapy 4) electrical stimulation | 1 |