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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome causes nerve compression in the wrist that can lead to pain and weakness in the hand. Increased pressure in the wrist can pinch the median nerve and thus cause carpal tunnel syndrome.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: An Overview
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that can cause pain and numbness in the hand and fingers. Carpal tunnel syndrome is the result of a pinched nerve in the wrist.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the condition that results from dysfunction of one of the nerves in the wrist. In carpal tunnel syndrome the median nerve is compressed as it passes through the wrist joint.
Do cortisone injections work in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome?
Cortisone injections have long been used as a treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. A recent study published in Spain has shown the effects of cortisone injections for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome are as good as surgery for the first year after the injection.
Exercises for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Exercise before you work! This guide has some simple stretching exercises to loosen up your wrists before a long day at work.
Basics of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a specific pattern of sensory problems and muscle weakness that affects the hand.
Carpal Tunnel Anatomy
A simple and basic guide to CTS; includes good pictures of the anatomy of the wrist and carpal bones.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment
Surgery consists of releasing the ligament that forms the tight roof of the carpal tunnel. This opens and widens the carpal tunnel allowing plenty of room for everything in it and relieving pressure on the nerve.
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Information about minimally invasive surgical treatment called endoscopic carpal tunnel release.

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