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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Also called: Carpal tunnel

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Carpal Tunnel Post-op Pain--Am wondering if it really takes a year or > from open-release CT surgery to be pain-free?

I have had 4 done, twice bilaterally. Pain stopped within a couple of months the first time. The second operations not so good. New EMG NCV reveal...

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My hands tingle, and lately they have been falling asleep while I sleep?

i would go to the doctor and talk about this tell the doc about what happend to you grandma , it sounds like it could be something that can really...

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In carpal tunnel surgery they cut the ligament on the wrist. Don't we need this to function?

The cut a LITTLE of the ligament...the part that is compressing the nerve, They don't completely sever the ligament so that you will not have...

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I had Carpal Tunnel Syndrome surgery at least 10 yrs ago both hands.Now my rt hand tingles again can the CT grow back?

Median nerves symptoms can be caused by problems from the neck all the way down to the hand. In some cases there are problems with the nerve...

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What are carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms?

People with carpal tunnel syndrome initially feel numbness and tingling of the hand in the distribution of the median nerve (the thumb, index, middle...

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What is carpal tunnel syndrome?

Carpus is a word derived from the Greek word karpos, which means "wrist." The wrist is surrounded by a band of fibrous tissue that normally...

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How is carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosed?

The diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome is suspected based on the symptoms and the distribution of the hand numbness. Examination of the neck...

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What is the treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome? Can carpal tunnel syndrome be prevented?

The choice of treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome depends on the severity of the symptoms and any underlying disease that might be causing the...

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What conditions and diseases cause carpal tunnel syndrome?

For most patients, the cause of their carpal tunnel syndrome is unknown. Any condition that exerts pressure on the median nerve at the wrist can...

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What happens in severe cases of carpal tunnel syndrome?

When chronic irritation occurs around the median nerve, it becomes compressed and is continually pushed against the ligament above it. When the nerve...

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Do certain medical conditions make people more likely to develop carpal tunnel syndrome?

People with rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, or other metabolic conditions like thyroid disease may be more likely to develop carpal tunnel syndrome...

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What tests help diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome?

Two useful clinical tests for diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome are the Tinel and Phalen maneuvers. Tingling sensations in the fingers caused by...

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How is carpal tunnel syndrome treated?

There are several ways to treat carpal tunnel syndrome: Lifestyle changes. Treatment first involves adjusting the way the person performs a...

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What can I do to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome?

To help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome: Sleep with your wrists straight or use a splint. Keep your wrists straight when using tools but try not to...

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What is carpal tunnel syndrome?

Excessive repetitive movements of the arms, wrists, or hands can contribute to an injury -- called carpal tunnel syndrome -- that could become a...

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