A administrative assistant has severe pain in his right wrist. He attributes this to repetitive motion required in the job. This is likely: Carpal tunnel Clonus Atrophy Hypertrophy
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Step 1: Repetitive motion can cause inflammation and compression of the median nerve in the wrist, leading to carpal tunnel syndrome. Show more…
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