A 55-year-old history professor had been experiencing increasing pain in his right hand over the last few months. additionally, he noticed that he was losing strength in his thumb. finally, convinced by his wife to see a doctor, he asked the physician if his pain might have anything to do with extensive typing on his computer. the doctor ordered x-rays and an mri-scan. after careful analysis of the radiological results, his doctor referred the man to an orthopedic specialist. the patient most likely suffers from which of the following conditions?

A 55-year-old history professor had been experiencing increasing pain in his right hand over the last few months. additionally, he noticed that he was losing strength in his thumb. finally, convinced by his wife to see a doctor, he asked the physician if his pain might have anything to do with extensive typing on his computer. the doctor ordered x-rays and an mri-scan. after careful analysis of the radiological results, his doctor referred the man to an orthopedic specialist. the patient most likely suffers from which of the following conditions?



A. dupuytren contracture
B. carpal tunnel syndrome
C. erb palsy
D. pronator syndrome
E. wrist drop

Answer: B. carpal tunnel syndrome


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