Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Step-By-Step
By Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com
Updated: December 12, 2006
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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).
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- Step 1 of 8 - Where Is The Carpal Tunnel?
- Step 2 of 8 - What Else Is In The Tunnel?
- Step 3 of 8 - How Is Damage Done?
- Step 4 of 8 - Is There Another Reason For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
- Step 5 of 8 - What Are The Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
- Step 6 of 8 - Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Splinting
- Step 7 of 8 - Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Use Of Medications
- Step 8 of 8 - Surgical Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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