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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome also called repetitive strain syndrome results when a nerve that supplies that hand called the median nerve becomes repeatedly compressed.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome happens in a place in the wrist called the carpal tunnel. The bottom of this carpal tunnel is made up of wrist bones and the top is hemmed in by a transverse ligament. Fatigue, tingling and cramping along with stiffness of the hand are among the symptoms. The problem happens because the carpal tunnel is so tightly bound that it has no place to expand if overuse and inflammation occur. The resulting pressure begins to crush the median nerve supplying the hand. At first, anti-inflammatory drugs and splints can help. More advanced cases may require surgery. This will involve cutting the tendon although now some new, non-surgical techniques can stretch the tendon giving more room for the nerve itself. If untreated, permanent disability may happen. If untreated, permanent disability may happen."

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OR-Live: Live and On-Demand Medical Healthcasts - Archives: "Archives > General Surgery > December 11, 2006 LaunchSite Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Join surgeons from Hartford Hospital for a live carpal tunnel release, one of the most common surgical procedures in the United States Hartford, CT – On December 11, watch live surgery on the Internet as orthopaedic hand surgeon Andrew E. Caputo, MD performs a carpal tunnel release.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a very common condition that causes numbness and tingling in the hand. It is due to compression of the median nerve in the carpal (wrist) tunnel. If gone untreated, it can cause serious hand weakness and potentially permanent numbness in the fingers and thumb.

One of the most common symptoms is painful numbness in the thumb, index and middle finger. This can occur during the day or quite commonly during the night causing difficulty with sleep. Patients can get grip weakness and in late stages, atrophy of thumb muscles can also occur and limit hand function.

One of the most common symptoms is painful numbness in the thumb, index and middle finger. This can occur during the day or quite commonly during the night causing difficulty with sleep. Patients can get grip weakness and in late stages, atrophy of thumb muscles can also occur and limit hand function.

If caught early, conservative treatments, such as wearing wrist splints while sleeping, can be effective in curing the problem. When conservative treatment fails, operative decompression is quite effective in relieving symptoms. When caught early, operative decompression has the potential of restoring normal hand function. Surgery involves cutting the carpal tunnel roof or transverse carpal ligament. This decompresses the nerve and allows for improved nerve function."

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