Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: An Overview

By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide

Updated August 18, 2008

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If patients have persistent symptoms despite simple, conservative treatments of carpal tunnel, surgical treatment may be recommended. In order to make more room for the pinched median nerve, an incision is made directly over the carpal tunnel.

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• Pinching of the Median Nerve
• Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel
• Initial Treatment with Night Splints
• Incision for Carpal Tunnel Surgery
• Release of the Median Nerve for Carpal Tunnel

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