Psoriatic Arthritis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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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Carpal tunnel syndrome
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Carpal tunnel syndrome is pressure on the median nerve -- the nerve in the wrist that supplies feeling and movement to parts of the hand. It can lead... Read more »
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
When To Call A Professional Call your doctor if you feel pain, tingling or numbness in your fingers that does not go away. If you have trouble... Read more »
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesBiological Causes. Carpal tunnel syndrome is considered an inflammatory disorder caused by repetitive stress, physical injury, or a medical... Read more »
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Resources
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www.aanem.org -- Advancing Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicinewww.apta.org -- American Physical Therapy... Read more »
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What's the Carpal Tunnel? The Carpal Tunnel is a passageway that runs from the wrist to the hand and carries the median nerve, which supplies feeling to the fingers and provides function of the muscles in the hand. What are the symptoms? ...
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