Presenting Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with the PowerPoint Template

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common entrapment neuropathy caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome PowerPoint Template translates complex wrist anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnostics, and treatment into clear, visual slides suitable for patients, medical students, therapists, and orthopedic teams.

1. The Anatomy of Compression Visualizing the Tunnel

Anatomy of the Wrist Slide

• Roof: Transverse Carpal Ligament
• Floor: Carpal bones (Hamate, Capitate, Trapezium)
• Helps learners and patients understand the confined space where compression occurs

Hand Innervation Slide

• Differentiates areas supplied by the median nerve vs. radial nerve
• Explains why numbness and tingling affect specific fingers

2. The Pressure Cooker Pathogenesis and Risk

Pathogenesis Slides

• Tendon inflammation causes local edema and swelling
• Increased pressure in the tight carpal tunnel compresses the median nerve

Risk Factors Slide

• Obesity, repetitive wrist movements, pregnancy, rheumatoid arthritis
• Useful for patient counseling and public health education

3. Recognizing the Signs Symptoms for Patients

Symptoms Checklist Slide

• Weakness or clumsiness (“Things tend to fall off”)
• Pain worse at night
• Shock-like sensations
• Numbness and tingling
• Makes neurological symptoms tangible and understandable for patients

4. The Clinical Toolkit Diagnostic Maneuvers

Phalen’s Maneuver Slide

• Flex wrists and hold for one minute
• Positive test: numbness in median nerve distribution

Tinel’s Sign & Durkan’s Test Slides

• Tinel’s: tapping the transverse carpal ligament reproduces tingling
• Durkan’s: manual compression of the carpal tunnel for 30 seconds reproduces symptoms

5. Solutions and Relief Treatment and Surgery

Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery Slide

• Stepwise explanation: local anesthetic injection → small incision at the wrist → release of transverse carpal ligament

Rehabilitation Exercises Slides

• Tendon glides
• Wrist flexion exercises
• Active range-of-motion exercises
• Guides post-operative recovery and helps prevent recurrence

Summary

This template links wrist anatomy, median nerve neuropathy, and clinical management into a clear visual framework. From the bony landmarks of the carpal tunnel to functional tests like Phalen’s Maneuver and surgical intervention, it supports medical education, patient counseling, and rehabilitation guidance, empowering clinicians and therapists to diagnose and manage CTS effectively.