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Dr. Norman Weinzweig

Dr. Norman Weinzweig describes a few different conditions that affect hands, including carpel tunnel syndrome.

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Dr. Norman Weinzweig

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  1. Dr. Norman Weinzweig Noted hand surgeon located in Chicago, Illinois.

  2. There are various types of extensor tendon injuries, but they all result in the patient being unable to straighten one more finger joints. What is it? The tendons that enable you to straighten your fingers, called extensor tendons, are on the back of the hand and fingers.  Attached to the forearm muscles, they become flat and thin as they reach the fingers.  Small finger muscles meet these tendons in the fingers and are what allow you to make small finger motions.  Their delicate nature and location means that these tendons are quite easily injured.

  3. Carpel Tunnel Syndrome What is it? Carpal Tunnel Syndrom (CTS) is a condition that involves a pinched nerve in the wrist.  The Carpal Tunnel is a place in the wrist where nine tendons go from the hand to the forearm.  When pressure builds up in this area, it puts added stress on the nerve, which can cause pain, tingling and numbness in the hand and fingers. What causes it? There’s no one one cause, but rather several associated activities and conditions.  The pressure on the nerve can happen as a result of bending the wrist for extended periods of time.  Also, water retention brought on by pregnancy can cause swelling in the tunnel, which generally goes away after delivery.  Other medical conditions, such as diabetes, thyroid conditions and arthritis can also be associated with CTS.

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