{"id":1002,"date":"2017-08-16T05:43:15","date_gmt":"2017-08-16T05:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=1002"},"modified":"2024-01-22T12:09:34","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T12:09:34","slug":"what-is-carpal-tunnel-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/orthopedics\/what-is-carpal-tunnel-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Carpel tunnel syndrome occurs<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2022 Occurs when the median nerve is compressed.
\n\u2022 Median nerve is located on the palm side of your hand.
\n\u2022 This nerve provides sensation to the hand.
\n\u2022 When affected, blood circulation to fingers gets cut off.
\n\u2022 Can occur in one or both of your hands.<\/p>\n

Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2022 Diabetes
\n\u2022 Thyroid dysfunction
\n\u2022 Fluid retention from pregnancy or menopause
\n\u2022 High blood pressure
\n\u2022 Autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis
\n\u2022 Fractures or trauma<\/a> to the wrist<\/p>\n

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Who are at risk for this ailment?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2022 Those who suffer from certain medical conditions like
\n* diabetes
\n* high blood pressure
\n* arthritis
\n\u2022 Those who have jobs that employ repetitive wrist movement<\/p>\n

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Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2022 Numbness, tingling, and pain in thumb
\n\u2022 Pain in first three fingers of your hand
\n\u2022 Pain and burning that travels up your arm
\n\u2022 Wrist pain at night that interferes with sleep
\n\u2022 Weakness in the muscles of the hand<\/p>\n

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Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2022 History of the patient including lifestyle
\n\u2022 Physical examination(to check for causes of nerve pressure)
\n\u2022 Nerve conduction studies(measures conduction speed of nerve impulses)<\/p>\n

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Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (non surgical options)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2022 Avoiding positions that overextend your wrist
\n\u2022 Wrist splints that hold your hand in a neutral position
\n\u2022 Mild pain medication
\n\u2022 Medication to reduce inflammation
\n\u2022 Treatment of any underlying conditions like diabetes or arthritis
\n\u2022 Steroid injections into your carpal tunnel area to reduce inflammation<\/p>\n

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When is surgery required for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2022 When there is severe damage to the median nerve.
\n\u2022 Minimally invasive surgery will be considered
\n\u2022 Surgery options depend on:-
\n* age of patient
\n* length of symptoms
\n* severity of symptoms
\n* other medical conditions<\/p>\n

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Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2022 Avoid activities that overextends your wrists
\n\u2022 Pay attention to your posture
\n\u2022 Address any underlying medical conditions
\n\u2022 Relax hand between activities
\n\u2022 Physiotherapy<\/p>\n

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