Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

DESCRIPTION

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of the hand. When the median nerve is compressed, symptoms can include numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and arm

Symptoms –

Tingling

Numbness

Weakness

Risk factors –

Anatomic factors

Common in women

Nerve damaging condition

Inflammatory condition

Medications

Obesity

Body fluid changes

Diagnosis and test –

History of symptoms

Physical examination

X-ray

Ultrasound

Electromyography

Treatment –

Wrist splinting

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Corticosteroids

Endoscopic surgery

Open surgery