Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Information

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful progressive condition. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist.

The steps involved in the development of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

It's a condition you hear a lot about, but do you understand carpal tunnel syndrome? More importantly, do you have any of the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome? Take our screening quiz.

The wrist is surrounded by a band of tissue. Between the band of tissue and the wrist bone is the carpal tunnel. How much do you know about carpal tunnel syndrome? Take our quiz.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is compression of the median nerve at the wrist, which may result in numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle atrophy in the hand and fingers. (Illustrations)

Carpal tunnel repair is done while the patient is awake or sleepy and pain-free (local or regional anesthesia) or deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia). Through an incision on the inside of the wrist, the carpal ligament is cut open to relieve the pressure on the nerve. The incision is stitched (sutured) closed

An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Two recent reports offer different solutions as to what should be the primary treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. One study from the Netherlands suggests surgery is more effective than splinting, while another report claims prevention is the key.

Eight natural pain relief remedies for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Yoga exercises can help reduce the pain of carpal tunnel syndrome.

The median nerve travels through a compartment called the carpal tunnel in the wrist.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which the median nerve becomes compressed.