Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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How To Stop Worrying About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

A little over a month ago, I started getting a hot, prickly tingle on the back of my hands, running from my wrists to fingertips as I typed. It would creep up later in the day, and remained when I grabbed my keys, held a glass of water, or shook a friend’s hand. I was sick with worry: how could I still be a writer if I couldn’t type?

So, I tweeted about my dilemma. Two Fast Company colleagues (both writers) told of their tensions: Lydia Dishman got tennis elbow though she never held a racket, and Ellen McGirt‘s handwriting got so bad her bank couldn’t recognize her signature.

As I learned from talking to doctors, physical therapists, and ergonomists, while working at a computer…

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 How To Stop Worrying About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

If you're getting pain from typing, it's time to act. Here's how.

MyCarpalTunnel.com

Doctors have developed a better way to treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The Carpal Solution stretching hand brace relieves wrist pain, hand numbness and finger tingling of Carpal Tunnel in just a week or two. It is different from other over-the-counter Carpal Tunnel treatments. It is not a rigid immobilizing wrist brace, nor is it a common splint. This is a unique patented Therapy.

American College of Rheumatology

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a term that is well known. Unfortunately, given this widespread familiarity, people often attribute any discomfort or pain in the hand or wrist to carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is quite common, affecting 4-10 million Americans, and usually very treatable. However, there are many other conditions which can cause similar complaints. It is important to know the difference.

OrthoInfo

Most patients' symptoms improve after surgery, but recovery may be gradual. On average, grip and pinch strength return by about 2 months after surgery. Complete recovery may take up to a year. If significant pain and weakness continue for more than 2 months, your physician may instruct you to work with a hand therapist.

StatPearls

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is an entrapment neuropathy caused by compression of the median nerve as it travels through the wrist's carpal tunnel. It is the most common nerve entrapment neuropathy, accounting for 90% of all neuropathies.

The Hand and Wrist Institute

Surgery is indicated for moderate to severe CTS symptomology, or when CTS is refractory to non-surgical interventions. Surgery for CTS involves cutting the transverse ligament of the carpal tunnel to relieve pressure and alleviate symptoms. It can be done effectively by either the traditional open release procedure, or by the newer endoscopic procedure.

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