July 2011
A 48 year old obese lady with a history of hypothyroidism and three childbirths was diagnosed with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. She works as a medical secretary. The claim was allowed for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. She underwent bilateral carpal tunnel release surgeries. She reported persistent complaints of pain and numbness in her hands six months after her time of surgery at the time of her independent medical evaluation. The persistent symptoms were not explained by her orthopedic surgeon.
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