The carpal tunnel is a passageway that runs through the base of each of your wrists. It contains nine tendons and the median nerve. The median nerve delivers sensations to your thumb, index finger, long finger, and half of your ring finger. The median nerve also helps power many of your hand and finger muscles. When the carpal tunnel narrows, it places pressure on your median nerve. This pressure causing numbness or tingling in your thumb and fingers. It can also weaken your hand and make everyday tasks more difficult. Finding a Carpal Tunnel doctor is the fist step to treat this hand condition.
Carpal tunnel syndrome may be caused by certain health conditions, such as diabetes, pregnancy, or excessive weight. In other cases, certain activities may cause carpal tunnel syndrome, particularly activities where hands are exposed to repetitive, intense vibration, such as using machinery. However, in many cases the condition occurs without any clear cause.
Symptoms vary, but typically include:
Because we strive to help our patients achieve the best possible outcome, we are happy to share some additional information about conditions of the hand and wrist in our blogs. You can find more detailed information, including some facts about Carpal Tunnel, common symptoms and more in a few of the blogs shared below.
Hand specialists have the background to diagnose and effectively treat your carpal tunnel syndrome so that you have the best outcome possible. Our physicians are fellowship-trained hand surgeons, and our occupational therapists have years of experience treating carpal tunnel syndrome. From splinting to advanced surgical techniques, we’ll recommend the most effective treatment plan for your symptoms.
MHS is committed to bringing the highest level of expertise, leading edge therapeutic approaches, and the most advanced equipment, all to achieve the best possible outcome for you. Call us at 630-359-6888, or contact us today through our secure form to schedule a prompt appointment.
Because we strive to help our patients achieve the best possible outcome, we are happy to share some additional information about conditions of the hand and wrist in our blogs. You can find more detailed information, including some facts about Carpal Tunnel, common symptoms and more in a few of the blogs shared below.
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