Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to an irritation or inflammation of the Median nerve in the wrist. This nerve supplies the first three fingers in the hand and half of the ring finger.  Patients complain of pain or numbness especially at night because your wrist may be bent causing pressure on the Median nerve in your wrist.  Evaluation in our office will determine the severity of the carpal tunnel syndrome.  If needed, referral to a hand surgeon is possible but, in most cases, this can be treated non-surgically.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

What is carpal tunnel syndrome?

It is an irritation or inflammation of the median nerve in the wrist — the nerve that supplies the first three fingers and half of the ring finger.

What are the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?

Pain or numbness in the hand, often worse at night, because a bent wrist puts pressure on the median nerve.

How is carpal tunnel syndrome treated?

An in-office evaluation determines the severity. In most cases it can be treated non-surgically; if needed, a referral to a hand surgeon is possible.

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