Which condition is commonly seen in cyclists due to irritation caused by prolonged pressure on the ulnar nerve?
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✓ Correct answer: C. Handlebar palsyAnswer: Handlebar palsy Handlebar palsy, also known as ulnar neuropathy, occurs due to prolonged pressure on the ulnar nerve caused by gripping the handlebars in cyclists. This condition leads to numbness, tingling, and weakness in the little finger and part of the ring finger. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve and results in numbness and tingling in the thumb, index finger, and middle finger. De Quervain's tenosynovitis is inflammation of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist, leading to pain. Trigger finger occurs when a finger gets stuck in a bent position and then straightens with a snap.
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