SEATTLE — A study of steroid injections into the carpal tunnel showed the technique used does not injure the median nerve, but fails to consistently allow the drug to disperse freely in a cadaveric ...

The risks and benefits of endoscopic carpal tunnel release remain controversial. Advocates view this technique as a minimally invasive procedure allowing more rapid return to work and activities; ...

The median nerve is one of many peripheral nerves that extend throughout the body. This nerve in particular provides important control of the hand, wrist, and forearm and is commonly associated with ...

Identifying the symptoms can help you steer patients to solutions, including a wrist brace, steroid injections and, in ...

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs due to compression of the median nerve in the wrist. This can cause symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand. This compression is often due to ...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common and often painful condition that affects many people worldwide. This compression leads to various symptoms, including numbness, tingling, weakness, and pain in ...

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, leading to pain, numbness and sometimes debilitating discomfort in the hand and arm. Understanding the reasons ...

RELATIVELY little has been written about spontaneous compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. Nevertheless, this condition is probably much more common than is realized. Undoubtedly, some ...

When you experience numbness, pain, or both in your hands, it is possible you have carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel is highly common among those in their 40s, 50s, and 60s and more often seen in ...

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 ...