Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Step-By-Step

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful progressive condition that occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. The median nerve controls sensations to the palm side of the thumb and fingers (not the little finger), as well as impulses to some small muscles in the hand that allow the fingers and thumb to move.

Carpal tunnel release is one of the most common surgical procedures in the United States. Where is the carpal tunnel? What is carpal tunnel syndrome? How is carpal tunnel syndrome treated? We take you through the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Process: Step-By-Step.

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