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Health Encyclopedia: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Introduction
Introduction
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a disorder marked by weakness and pain in the hand and wrist. CTS occurs in the nerves of the hands -- not the muscles, as some people believe. The symptoms of CTS can be incapacitating.
The Carpal Tunnel and Median Nerve
To understand how carpal tunnel syndrome arises, it is important to know the parts of the hand and wrist that are involved.
The Carpal Tunnel. The carpal tunnel is a passageway that forms beneath the strong, broad transverse ligament. Th...
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Diagnosis
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