Which is a common injury caused by holding retractors in one position for prolonged periods?
a. Retinal detachment
b. Femoral stress fracture
c. Carpal tunnel syndrome
d. Chronic fatigue syndrome
ANS: C
As a result of holding retractors in one position too long, carpal tunnel syndrome may result; carpal tunnel syndrome is a repetitive stress injury caused by tenosynovitis that puts increased pressure on the median nerve of the hand.
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