Researchers say hydrodissection injections may help relieve pain caused by carpal tunnel syndrome. However, not all experts agree it is the best option for this common wrist ailment. They say a wrist ...

The emotional pain of not being able to use my hands was worse than the surgery to fix them.

CHICAGO -- Surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome produces better long-term results in most patients than the more common treatment of putting a splint on the wrist, Dutch research suggests. The findings ...

Despite the high prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), treatment approaches have been compared in only a few controlled studies. In this study from the Netherlands, 176 patients with severe CTS ...

Carpal tunnel syndrome, a common condition affecting the wrist, can cause pain, numbness, and tingling sensations in the hand. If you’re experiencing these symptoms, understanding the typical ...

Do you spend your days using a computer, sorting mail, or assembling small parts? Do you experience numbness in your hands at night or during certain activities? You may be at risk for, or already ...

A team found fluorescein angiography useful for visualizing and assessing neural blood flow in severely damaged nerves during open carpal tunnel release surgery. In modern office life, avoiding the ...

It’s common for patients to come see you if they are experiencing escalating nerve pain in their wrist and hand. This pain can interfere with daily tasks and may become a barrier to their job. When a ...

If you’ve ever experienced numbness or tingling in your hand or wrist or an urge to “shake out” your hands, these are all common signs of carpal tunnel syndrome, which affects up to 5% of the ...

So, my broken-ass body has a new issue on top of the OTHER new issues, and this one is relatively mundane: Carpal tunnel in both wrists. My neurologist suggested I get the surgery, because he wouldn't ...

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