Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to carpal tunnel syndrome?

A) It may involve weakness in the thenar muscles.
B) It may involve anesthesia of the central palm.
C) It may involve paresthesia in the lateral 3½ digits.
D) It may be caused by inflammation of the synovial sheaths of the flexor tendons.
E) Surgical transection of the flexor retinaculum typically relieves its associated symptoms.


Ans: B

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