What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve passing through the wrist is pinched or compressed, causing a progressively painful condition. Some of the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome may include:
Numbness & tingling that is often worse at night
· Waking up at night, having to shake hand or hold over the side of the bed
· Fingers feeling swollen or fuzzy
· Dropping objects
· Weak pinch
· Discomfort & Pain in the wrist, hand or fingers
While the exact causes of CTS are unknown, there are many factors that can contribute to the increased pressure or inflammation, including:
· Physical conditions: such as Arthritis, Gout, Amyloidosis, Infections, Obesity, Diabetes, Thyroid Disease & Pregnancy
· Structure changes of the wrist: such as Arthritic spurs of the carpal bones, Tumors, Ganglion cysts & Wrist fracture / dislocation
· Forceful or Repetitive motions of the hands & wrists
· Prolonged grip / pinch or extreme bending of the wrists
Learn more about CTS
Non-Surgical Treatment: The main goal of treatment is to reduce or remove the causes of increased nerve pressure. This should result in a decrease in symptoms. Some non-surgical treatment options may include:
· Oral anti-inflammatory medicine
· Steroid injection (cortisone shot)
· Wrist splint
· Hand Therapy: Activity modifications, equipment changes, exercises
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