Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Step-By-Step
By Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com
Updated: December 12, 2006
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Kate Grossman, MD
If the swelling is sufficient, it may cause the median nerve to be pressed up against the transverse ligament, causing what is known as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The syndrome may be associated with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or may be unrelated to any other condition.
Index: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Step-By-Step
- 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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