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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition brought on by increased pressure on the median nerve at the wrist. In effect, it is a pinched nerve at the wrist. Symptoms may include numbness, tingling, and pain in the arm, hand, and fingers.
There is a space in the wrist called the carpal tunnel where the median nerve and nine tendons pass from the forearm into the hand. Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when pressure builds up from swelling in this tunnel and puts pressure on the nerve. When the pressure from the swelling becomes great enough to disturb the way the nerve works, numbness, tingling, and pain may be felt in the hand and fingers.
Our physical rehab team will determine which therapies and procedures will create the best outcome in the treatment of CTS.
What causes carpal tunnel syndrome?
The cause is often unknown. Pressure on the nerve can happen in several ways: swelling of the lining of the flexor tendons (called tenosynovitis), joint dislocations, fractures, and arthritis (which can narrow the tunnel), and keeping the wrist bent for long periods of time.
Thyroid conditions, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes also can be associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. There may be a combination of causes.
Signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome
Patients may sometimes notice a weaker grip, occasional clumsiness, and a tendency to drop things. In severe cases, sensation may be permanently lost and the muscles at the base of the thumb slowly shrink (thenar atrophy), causing difficulty with pinch.
Our team at Arizona Pain Treatment Centers focuses on a conservative approach utilizing Physical Rehabilitation for most patients suffering with carpal tunnel syndrome. In some cases, injection medicine therapy may help in the treatment and pain relief related to CTS.
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