Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the mobility of the median nerve is impeded as it passes through the wrist. Outside of emergency circumstances, clinical guidelines recommend that patients exhaust conservative options before consulting with a surgeon. The most common conservative treatments are splinting of the wrist, steroid injection, electrotherapy, and manual therapy. CTS Published Reviews Previously published reviews on
This discussion picks up from last month as we review the “nuts & bolts” of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). We left off at “CLINICAL PRESENTATION”… CLINICAL PRESENTATION (continued) Weakness in grip and pinch strength usually follows an initial loss of sensation in the second to fourth palm-side fingers. The intensity of weakness is more dependent on the amount of pressure
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) represents a collection of signs and symptoms resulting from the compression or pinching of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel at the wrist. In this overview, you will see why CTS can be a challenging ailment to diagnose and treat. CTS SYMPTOMS Numbness, tingling, and pain. Less commonly, burning and/or sharp pain
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve is compressed at the wrist. However, there are other anatomical locations in which the median nerve can experience interference. The median nerve is not the only nerve that ventures into the hand. So if you experience a symptom like hand numbness, CTS may not be the culprit… CTS Nerve Pinch After
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common complaint. Its symptoms range from subtle numbness to extreme pain. Disability can arise in the hand/wrist that can force a change in a worker’s vocation. According to the current research, the cause of CTS is the compression of the median nerve as it travels through the carpal tunnel at the wrist. This can
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve is compressed as it passes through the wrist. Researchers estimate that the average person has a 1 to 10 chance of developing the condition in their lifetime. The risk is higher for individuals in certain professions and with medical conditions. The symptoms associated with CTS involve pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused when the median nerve is compressed as it passes through the tight bony carpal tunnel at the wrist. The condition can result in pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand. It can also affect one’s ability to carry out everyday life and work tasks. Here are a few GREAT exercises for CTS that
Every career has its pros and cons when it comes to physical exertion, stress, work hours, and more. When a worker develops carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), is it the job that’s the culprit or is there something else responsible for the patient’s symptoms? We spend about a third of our time each week at work. It makes sense that certain
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition associated with pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the wrist and parts of the hand. CTS is caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes through the wrist. Due to this common condition having such a dramatic effect on one’s ability to carry out work and activities, one may wonder if
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral neuropathy. It is estimated to affect up to 4.9% of the population. The condition includes symptoms like pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in parts of one or both hands. It’s easy to understand why CTS can have such a negative impact on one’s quality of life and ability to carry out
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