Featured Tests and Procedures
Carpal tunnel surgery, which reduces pressure on the median nerve, can help reduce wrist and hand pain. This eMedTV page describes the two kinds of carpal tunnel surgery and offers vital information on the risks and benefits of each.
Featured Conditions and Diseases
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a medical condition that affects the hands and wrists. As this eMedTV article explains, this is a painful, progressive illness that is caused by compression of the median nerve. Treatment options are also discussed.
Featured Anatomy
The carpal tunnel is a space in the wrist, in which the median nerve extends from your forearm to your hand. This eMedTV resource offers a detailed description of the carpal tunnel and explains how carpal tunnel syndrome occurs.
