FSMTB MBLEx Exam - Topic 2 Question 46 Discussion

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Question #: 46
Topic #: 2

A 27 year old male client enters a massage therapy office for a treatment holding his right hand along the pinky and ring finger. He complains of numbness and weakness in the two affected digits. He states the condition has been progressing over the last few weeks. He works in IT for a database company and works normal hours and is not very stressed at work. He is a daily commuter cyclist and also enjoys playing disc golf. What condition is indicated by the symptoms?

ACarpal tunnel

BRadial tunnel

CGuvon's canal

DDupuytrens contracture

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Suggested Answer: C

Guyon's canal syndrome is a compression of the ulnar nerve between the hook of the hamate and the pisiform bones located in the palm of the hand.

by Miesha at Jun 13, 2025, 12:58 PM

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Dominga

5 months ago

Guvon's canal could be a possibility too!

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Elvis

5 months ago

Really? Numbness in just two fingers? That’s weird.

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Theresia

5 months ago

Sounds like carpal tunnel to me.

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Jeanice

6 months ago

I don't think it's carpal tunnel, though.

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Kristeen

6 months ago

Could be Dupuytren's contracture, right?

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Tiffiny

6 months ago

I feel like Dupuytren's contracture is more about the thickening of the tissue in the palm rather than numbness. I think the answer might be Guvon's canal, but I’m really unsure.

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Jaleesa

6 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this one about nerve compression syndromes. I think the symptoms point towards something like ulnar nerve issues, but I’m not confident about the exact condition.

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German

7 months ago

This sounds a lot like ulnar nerve entrapment, which can cause numbness in the pinky and ring fingers. I think that might relate to Guvon's canal, but I can't recall the specifics.

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Tu

7 months ago

I remember studying about carpal tunnel syndrome, and I think it affects the thumb and first two fingers, not the pinky and ring. So, I'm not sure if that's the right answer.

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Marva

7 months ago

I feel pretty confident about this one. The symptoms of numbness and weakness in the pinky and ring finger, along with the client's activities, point to a classic case of cubital tunnel syndrome. I'm going to go with that.

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Delpha

7 months ago

Guvon's canal? I've never even heard of that before. I'm going to have to eliminate that one right away. It's probably either carpal tunnel or radial tunnel, but I'll need to double-check the details to be sure.

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Kanisha

7 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. The client works in IT and is a cyclist, so there could be some repetitive strain or overuse factors involved. I'm going to carefully consider all the options before making my choice.

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Glory

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. The numbness and weakness in the pinky and ring finger makes me think it could be radial tunnel syndrome instead of carpal tunnel. I'll need to review the symptoms for each condition again.

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Tess

8 months ago

This seems like a pretty straightforward case of nerve compression. I'm leaning towards carpal tunnel syndrome based on the symptoms and the client's occupation.

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Dulce

10 months ago

Disc golf, huh? Clearly this guy's a total pro. Bet he could throw a mean Frisbee even with that numb hand. Dupuytren's contracture seems like the way to go here.

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Jolene

10 months ago

Wait, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Nah, this guy's a cyclist and plays disc golf. He's too active for that. My money's on Radial Tunnel Syndrome. Gotta be that.

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Novella

8 months ago

User 2: Nah, I disagree. I'm leaning towards Radial Tunnel Syndrome.

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Mitsue

9 months ago

User 1: I think it might be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

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Elinore

11 months ago

Guvon's canal? What kind of made-up condition is that? I'm pretty sure the answer is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dude works in IT, it's a no-brainer.

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Alba

11 months ago

Radial tunnel? Nah, the symptoms don't really fit. I'd say it's gotta be Dupuytren's contracture. That's what my grandpa had, and it sounds a lot like this case.

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Wynell

10 months ago

User 3: I agree with Wynell, the symptoms match up.

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Mireya

10 months ago

User 2: I disagree, I believe it's Dupuytren's contracture.

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Jillian

10 months ago

User 1: I think it might be Carpal tunnel.

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Mi

11 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be Guvon's canal based on the numbness and weakness in the pinky and ring finger.

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Cory

11 months ago

I agree with Janessa, the symptoms match carpal tunnel.

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Janessa

11 months ago

I think the condition indicated by the symptoms is carpal tunnel.

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Billy

11 months ago

Hmm, the symptoms of numbness and weakness in the pinky and ring finger point to a nerve issue. I'm leaning towards Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, as it's quite common in IT workers and desk jobs.

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Dacia

10 months ago

User 2: Yeah, those symptoms are classic signs of nerve compression in the wrist.

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Joesph

11 months ago

User 1: It sounds like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome could be the culprit.

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