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Episode 50 Tendonitis

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Answers for Episode 49 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Question 1

A 52-year-old woman presents with numbness and tingling in her thumb, index, and middle fingers. Physical exam shows a positive Phalen’s test. You suspect carpal tunnel syndrome. Which diagnostic modality is considered the gold standard for assessing disease severity?

C. Nerve conduction studies (NCS)

Question 2

Which of the following ultrasound measurements is most commonly used to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome?

C. Median nerve cross-sectional area (m-CSA)

Question 3

A neurologist uses the inching technique during electrodiagnostic testing for CTS. What is the primary advantage of this technique?

C. It improves localization of nerve compression and diagnostic accuracy

Paper for Next Week:

Yang C, Gao W, Jia Z, Li J, Tang M. Physical therapy versus conventional treatment for grade I and II acute ankle sprains: trial sequential analysis and meta-analysis. J Orthop Surg Res. 2025;20:861. doi:10.1186/s13018-025-06272-3

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Episode 49 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Answers for Episode 48 Osteoporosis/RA

Question 1

A 64-year-old postmenopausal woman with rheumatoid arthritis presents after sustaining a vertebral fracture. Which factor most strongly contributes to her increased fracture risk compared to age-matched controls?

B. Chronic systemic inflammation activating osteoclasts

Question 2

According to current recommendations, which patient should undergo bone mineral density (BMD) screening for osteoporosis?

C. A 42-year-old woman with RA taking ≥2.5 mg prednisolone daily for 4 months

Question 3

Which medication is most effective for increasing bone mineral density and reducing vertebral fractures in patients with RA and glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis?

C. Denosumab

Paper for Next Week:

Michael Kj, Jesper Petersen, Michael Ries Dünweber, Jesper L.vind Andersen, Lars Engebretsen, Stig Peter Magnusso,Dilemma in the Treatment of Sports Injuries in Athletes: Tendon Overuse, Muscle Strain, and Tendon Rupture, Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 2025; 35:e70026

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Episode 48 Osteoporosis

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Answers for Episode 47 Fibromyalgia

Question 1: Pathophysiology

A 42-year-old woman presents with chronic widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties. Functional MRI reveals increased activation in the posterior insula and secondary somatosensory cortex. Which of the following neurotransmitters is most likely elevated in her cerebrospinal fluid and contributes to her pain hypersensitivity?

B. Substance P

Question 2: Diagnosis

According to the 2016 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria, which of the following combinations is sufficient to establish a diagnosis of fibromyalgia?

C. WPI = 5, SSS = 9, symptoms for 3 months

Question 3: Treatment

A 50-year-old female with fibromyalgia is started on pharmacologic therapy. Which of the following medications is FDA-approved for fibromyalgia and has shown efficacy at doses of 300–600 mg/day?

B. Pregabalin

Paper for Next Week:

Mikahla E. Gay, Jose G. Lima, Vanessa Vieites, Starlie C. Belnap, Richard Morgan
Comparison of Diagnostic Modalities for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review, Cureus, September 17, 2025

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