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Patient is a 54-year-old female assembler who sustained a right elbow injury on 8/16/2011 due to repetitive use of torque wrench. Patient has multiple diagnosis which includes complex regional pain syndrome I of upper limb, bilateral; Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb; carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb; and Lateral epicondylitis, unspecified elbow. Per medical report dated 5/9/2016, patient presents with primary complaints of right upper extremity pain and right middle finger pain. Patient rates her pain as 5/10. Current medications include omeprazole, diclofenac, and Lidocaine ointment. Examination of the right wrist revealed restricted range of motion with dorsiflexion limited to 45 degrees due to pain. Patient also has painful

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