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Can carpal tunnel from holding a power drill?
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Carpal tunnel : Correlations that go along with carpal tunnel syndrome include diabetes, thyroid disease, genetics, and repetitive vibrations to the palm/wrist. Power drill use is likely not a direct cause. Get and emg.
Answered 8/17/2013
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Depends: Carpal tunnel is diagnosed by special nerve tests wever hand arm vibration syndrome is a more common problem from using power hand tools. Regardless, it takes consideration of several possibilities before a firm diagnosis is determined.
Answered 9/9/2013
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