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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Step-By-Step

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Step 1 of 8 - Where Is The Carpal Tunnel?

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The median nerve travels from the forearm into your hand through a "tunnel" in your wrist. The bottom and sides of this tunnel are formed by wrist bones. The top of the tunnel is covered by a strong band of connective tissue called a ligament (transverse ligament).
  1. Step 1 of 8 - Where Is The Carpal Tunnel?
  2. Step 2 of 8 - What Else Is In The Tunnel?
  3. Step 3 of 8 - How Is Damage Done?
  4. Step 4 of 8 - Is There Another Reason For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
  5. Step 5 of 8 - What Are The Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
  6. Step 6 of 8 - Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Splinting
  7. Step 7 of 8 - Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Use Of Medications
  8. Step 8 of 8 - Surgical Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Updated: December 12, 2006
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