Carpal Tunnel And Degenerative Joint Diseases
The carpal tunnel is a narrow tunnel formed by the bones and other tissues of the wrist through which the nerves, ligaments and tendons extend to the hand. When a person repeats the same hand and wrist movements day in and day out, the excess strain causes tendons to swell and become inflamed. This repetition presses on the main nerve of...
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common and painful disorder caused by compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel at the wrist. Carpal... Read more »
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Degenerative Joint Disease
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Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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