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- What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
- Important carpal tunnel syndrome facts
- Why carpal tunnel syndrome is important
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome (or repetitive injury syndrome - RSI) is a condition where the median nerve (which is a nerve that runs down the forearm into the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist, in the area known as the carpal tunnel.
The carpal tunnel is a passage in the wrist which has bone on three sides, and a fibrous sheath on the palmar side. In addition to the median nerve, nine tendons also pass through the carpal tunnel.
Important carpal tunnel syndrome facts
- Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful and progressive condition
- Most people with this condition have pain in the fingers and especially the thumb, index, and middle fingers
- This conditions affects three times as many women than men
- The incidence of getting carpal tunnel in a lifetime is about 10%
Why carpal tunnel syndrome is important
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a degenerative condition that can cause a lot of pain and discomfort. It can cause pain not only in the hand and fingers, but also in the arm.
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To learn more, go to the following web sites:
- Box Hill Hospital, Dept Neurosciences (Australia)
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke (USA)
