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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Pressure on the median nerve that leads to numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hands and fingers. Anatomy of Carpal Tunnel. The median nerve goes through the carpal tunnel under the transverse carpal ligament.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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  1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Pressure on the median nerve that leads to numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hands and fingers.

  2. Anatomy of Carpal Tunnel • The median nerve goes through the carpal tunnel under the transverse carpal ligament. • The median nerve goes to the 1st through 3rd phalanges, and the radial side of the 4th phalange.

  3. How do you get Carpal Tunnel? • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is common in people who perform repetitive motions using the hand and wrist. • Examples: • Typing on a computer • Sewing • Driving • Painting • Writing • Carpenters • Athletes playing racquetball • Some musicians

  4. Treatment • You may wear a splint; it may or may not help • Medications • Anti-inflammatory drugs: Ibuprofen and Naproxen • Corticosteroid Injections (Cortisone) may relieve pain for a period of time • Surgery • Cuts into the ligament that is pressing on the median nerve • Outpatient Surgery: Patient returns home that day • Change work conditions • Change position in hands when typing or using tools • Change keyboard placement to make sure wrists aren’t bent while typing • Have cushioned mouse pads

  5. Recovery • Full recovery can take up to a month • Keep hand elevated for a few days to limit swelling • Side effects • Nausea • Shivering

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