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.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by increased pressure on the median nerve and tendons in the carpal tunnel. This eMedTV page further explores the causes of carpal tunnel syndrome and lists factors that may increase your risk for the condition.
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.
Tingling, numbness, and pain are some of the common symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. This eMedTV article explains how these symptoms can also include decreased grip strength that can make it hard to perform manual tasks.
When diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome, your doctor will perform a physical exam to look for symptoms. This eMedTV article describes tests that are used in making a carpal tunnel diagnosis and lists other conditions that share similar symptoms.
Carpal tunnel treatment may involve either surgical or non-surgical procedures. This eMedTV Web page lists the various treatment options that are available for carpal tunnel syndrome and offers tips for modifying some daily activities.
Carpal tunnel exercises, combined with splinting and activity modification, can help treat the condition. This eMedTV segment contains a list of carpal tunnel exercises that can be performed routinely to treat and prevent carpal tunnel syndrome.
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.
As this eMedTV article explains, endoscopic carpal tunnel release is a type of carpal tunnel surgery that makes use of a specialized video camera called an endoscope. This resource explains how an endoscopic carpal tunnel release is performed.
Open carpal tunnel release involves cutting the carpal ligament to examine the tendons for damage. This eMedTV segment explains how an open carpal tunnel release is performed, including information on the possible removal of synovial coverings.
Carpal tunnel prevention strategies include varying tasks, relaxing the grip, and staying warm. This eMedTV resource offers other tips for preventing carpal tunnel syndrome and explains how to prevent the condition in the workplace.
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