FSMTB Exam MBLEx Topic 2 Question 46 Discussion

Actual exam question for FSMTB's MBLEx exam

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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Dulce

4 days 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

6 days 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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Elinore

9 days 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

10 days 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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Mi

18 days 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

19 days ago

I agree with Janessa, the symptoms match carpal tunnel.

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Janessa

24 days ago

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

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Billy

26 days 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

6 days ago

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

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Joesph

11 days ago

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

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