CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome may explain the discomfort you are experiencing in the form of numbness in the hands, pain in the wrists, or a loss of the strength needed to perform the basic functions of daily living.
The sooner a diagnosis is made and the sooner treatment is started, the sooner you will find relief from your symptoms.
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What exactly is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome describes the compression of the median nerve which runs from the forearm to the hand. Like all other nerves of the body, the median nerve serves the function of sensation to the digits.
Specifically it innervates the thumb, index and middle digit, part of the ring digit and muscles of the hand. When there is compression on the carpal tunnel, it manifests to symptoms of numbness, tingling and weakness of the hand.
Although Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is frequently the end result of repeated use (i.e. overuse) of the hand and wrist, it may be the end result of an injury, an inflammatory process, or structural deformities of the wrist.
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Frequently seen signs
Depending on severity and duration, symptoms may include the following.
Numbness or Tingling
Pins-and-needles sensation in the thumb, index, and middle fingers
Nighttime Symptoms
Numbness or pain that worsens at night, often disrupting sleep
Clumsiness
Dropping objects or difficulty with fine motor tasks like buttoning a shirt
Hand Weakness
Reduced grip strength or difficulty holding objects
Pain Radiating Up the Arm
Discomfort that travels from the wrist toward the forearm or elbow
Muscle Atrophy
In advanced cases, visible thinning at the base of the thumb
How It Develops
Tunnel Narrowing
Anatomical changes, thickened tendons, or swelling that decrease the size of the carpal tunnel.
Repetitive Strain
Increased pressure in the carpal tunnel from bending the wrist, typing, or using tools that vibrate.
Nerve Compression
As the tunnel size decreases, the median nerve is compressed.
Nerve Irritation
Compression of the median nerve causes numbness, tingling, pain, and weakness.
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How It Is Treated
Carpal tunnel syndrome is treated in a similar manner to other syndromes, starting with the least invasive methods.
The focus of the treatment is relieving the pressure on the nerve, restoring hand function, and eliminating the cause of the compression.
Most mild-to-moderate cases improve with non-surgical treatment before surgery is considered.
Conservative Care
A wrist splint, modified activities, and reduced inflammation approaches that are meant to decrease nerve pressure.
Guided Rehabilitation
Hand therapy that includes exercises to enhance the gliding of the nerves and improves the range of motion in the hands.
Injection Therapy
Corticosteroid injections aimed at decreasing inflammation of the nerve that occurs when conservative approaches to treatment are not successful.
Surgical Treatment
Advanced or persistent cases may need carpal tunnel release surgery to cut the ligament that presses on the nerve to relieve compression and restore function.
Related Treatments
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
Carpal tunnel release is a minimally invasive procedure designed to relieve compression of the median nerve at the wrist. During the procedure, the surgeon divides the transverse carpal ligament, increasing space in the tunnel and taking pressure off the nerve. This can be performed through open or endoscopic technique depending on the case.
Carpal Tunnel Release Benefits:
Minimal risk of complications
A short, low-risk outpatient procedure with a quick return to daily activity.
Relieves nerve compression
Restores sensation and reduces numbness/tingling in the affected hand.
Short recovery period
Most patients resume light activity within days and full activity within weeks.
Hand Therapy / Splinting
Non-surgical bracing and nerve-gliding exercises to relieve pressure and prevent symptom progression.
Injections for Pain Management
Targeted corticosteroid injection therapy to reduce inflammation around the median nerve and provide symptom relief.
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