Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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What is carpal tunnel syndrome?

It occurs when there is increased pressure on the median nerve at the carpal tunnel. This pressure is frequently caused when the wrist is bent upward or downward for prolonged periods of time, such as while using a keyboard, mouse or other device. Symptoms get worse when there is increased pressure in the carpal tunnel.
 

How do you get carpal tunnel syndrome?

Ocurre cuando hay un aumento de la presión sobre el nervio mediano en el túnel carpiano. Esta presión se produce con frecuencia cuando la muñeca se dobla hacia arriba o hacia abajo durante períodos prolongados, como cuando se usa un teclado, un mouse u otro dispositivo. Los síntomas empeoran cuando aumenta la presión en el túnel carpiano.
 

What are the signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?

The most common affects are neuropathies (numbness, tingling) and pain in wrist, hand and/or fingers. There may also be a feeling of weakness along the median nerve.
 

Is there any way to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome?

Most cases of carpal tunnel syndrome can be prevented by stopping or reducing an activity that stresses your fingers, hand, or wrist, or by changing the way in which you do that activity.
 

How is carpal tunnel syndrome treated?

Conservative treatments include avoiding certain activities, splinting the wrists to keep them in a straight position, taking anti-inflammatory medications or injecting corticosteroids into the carpal tunnel. The surgery for this condition is to release the transverse carpal ligament (the roof of the carpal tunnel) to allow more room for the inflamed median nerve.