Wrist

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Learning About the Carpal Tunnel

The carpal tunnel is a narrow space inside the wrist. This space lets certain tendons and a major nerve pass from the...

Diagnosis and Early Treatment of CTS

To help with your diagnosis, tell the doctor all the symptoms you've noticed. To confirm a CTS problem, you may have...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is one of the most common disorders of the upper extremity. It also seems to be one of the most misunderstood and over-diagnosed disorders...

Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a problem that affects the wrist and hand. If you have CTS, tingling and numbness can make even simple tasks...

If You Have Surgery

Surgery may be done if your CTS symptoms become severe. Or, you may have surgery if no other treatment brings relief. There are two types of CTS procedures...

After Carpal Tunnel Surgery

After surgery, you will spend a few hours resting before going home. The nerve sensation and circulation in your hand will...

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