Carpal tunnel syndrome

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Symptoms
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Prognosis
• Prevention
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Surgery
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Overview Several medical conditions can increase the risk for, or even cause, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Diabetes, hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, obesity, and pregnancy are the main conditions associated with CTS. Many of the underlying diseases that contribute to the development of CTS are also associated with more severe forms of CTS. - 0 Comments

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Sep 03, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Alternative Names
• Causes, incidence, and risk factors
• Symptoms
• Signs and tests
• Treatment
• Expectations (prognosis)
• Complications
• Calling your health care provider
• Prevention
• References

Illustrations Carpal tunnel syndrome Surface anatomy - normal wrist Compression of the median nerve Carpal tunnel surgical procedure HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Carpal tunnel syndrome is compression of the median nerve at the wrist, which may result in numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hand and fingers. Alternative Names Median nerve dysfunction Causes, incidence, and risk factors Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve at the point where it passes through the wrist. The median nerve supplies sensation to the thumb side of the palm, and to the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and the thumb side of the ring finger. - 0 Comments

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

• Signs and Symptoms
• What Causes It?
• Who's Most At Risk?
• What to Expect at Your Provider's Office
• Treatment Options
• Prognosis/Possible Complications
• Following Up
• Supporting Research

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is an injury caused by a pinched nerve in the wrist, resulting in pain and numbness in the index and middle fingers and weakness of the thumb. The carpal tunnel receives its name from the eight bones in the wrist, called carpals, which form a "tunnel" through which the nerve leading to the hand extends. Signs and Symptoms Some easy-to-recognize signs and symptoms of CTS include the following. - 0 Comments

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Oct 08, 2008 - Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Carpal tunnel syndrome is becoming more frequently recognized and may be occurring more often. It may result from various medical conditions or possibly repetitive motion or the use of devices like computer keyboards. It affects the median nerve, the nerve that supplies feeling and movement to the thumb and "thumb-side" of the hand. - 0 Comments

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Sep 04, 2008 - Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Carpal tunnel syndrome is becoming more frequently recognized and may be occurring more often. It may result from repetitive motion or the use of devices like computer keyboards. It affects the median nerve, the nerve that supplies feeling and movement to the thumb and "thumb-side" of the hand. - 0 Comments

Carpal tunnel release

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Description
• Indications
• Risks
• Expectations after surgery
• Convalescence
• References

Illustrations Carpal tunnel syndrome Surface anatomy - normal palm Surface anatomy - normal wrist Wrist anatomy Carpal tunnel repair - series HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Carpal tunnel release is surgery to treat carpal tunnel syndrome -- pain and weakness in the hand caused by pressure on the median nerve at the wrist. Description The carpal tunnel is composed of two "walls" -- the deep wall is the bones of the wrist and the superficial wall is a thick ligament located just under the skin on the palm side of the wrist. The median nerve and the tendons that flex the fingers to form a fist pass through this tunnel. - 0 Comments

Carpal tunnel biopsy

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Alternative Names
• How the test is performed
• How to prepare for the test
• How the test will feel
• Why the test is performed
• Normal Values
• What abnormal results mean
• What the risks are
• Special considerations

Illustrations Carpal tunnel syndrome Surface anatomy - normal palm Surface anatomy - normal wrist Carpal biopsy HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Carpal tunnel biopsy is a test in which a small piece of tissue is removed from the carpal tunnel (part of the wrist). Alternative Names Biopsy - carpal tunnel How the test is performed The skin of your wrist is scrubbed and injected with medicine that numbs the area. Through a small cut, a sample of tissue is removed from the carpal tunnel. - 0 Comments