By: hashbury | 2010-12-15 | Health & Fitness Carpal tunnel syndrome is also know as CTS. CTS happens when the median nerve that goes through the carpal tunnel is compressed. The carpal tunnel or carpal canal is the passage way that connects the forearm to the palm. The carpal canal is very narrow, and when any of the tendons that pass through it swells it causes carpal tunnel syndrome. It is very important to recognize the signs of carpal tu read more
By: david david | 2011-09-22 | Health & Fitness The carpal tunnel is the way to the wrist and is formed by the arc carpal bones (eight bones in the wrist) and the ligament connecting the pillars of the arch. read more
By: Bobby Ryatt | 2010-11-03 | Disabilities How to avoid repetitive strain injury at you office desk! In today's world more and more people are looking for easy white collar jobs that involve using computers and recreations like squash, tennis, golf and such sport. But they are not aware that repetitive use of their hands and wrists risk developing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, also known as CTS or Repetitive Strain Injury. read more
By: alice rose | 2010-09-16 | Diseases and Conditions Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can develop for many years with no noticeable symptoms. However, when the first symptoms do appear they include burning or tingling sensations in the fingers. read more
By: Valerie Paxton | 2010-04-03 | Health & Fitness Do your fingers and wrist hurt? You may have carpal tunnel syndrome. Here's what it is, and a surefire way to tell if you have it. read more
By: adameric | 2010-12-16 | Health & Fitness The carpal tunnel is a passageway in which the nine flexor tendons, median nerve, arteries, blood and lymphatic vessels pass through in order to supply function and movement to the fingers and wrist. read more
By: John Swanepoel | 2010-03-30 | Health & Fitness Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a relatively common condition, with some people going on to have surgery for pain relief. The carpel is the collective name for the group of small bones (CARP) which are found at the heel of our hand. read more
By: JackieSmith | 2010-12-20 | Health & Fitness Symptoms of CTS usually start gradually and get progressively severe over time. One or both hands may be affected and women are about three times more likely than men to develop this disorder. read more
By: priti honrao | 2011-03-18 | Diseases and Conditions Carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome and radial tunnel syndrome is nerve compression syndromes. Under such conditions, some (usually bone or connective tissue) by pressing on a nerve, causing changes in sensation, movement, or both. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, weakness, or a combination. The diagnosis can often be made or confirmed by nerve conduct studies and read more
By: Dr. Braxton L. Nguyen | 2011-12-16 | Health & Fitness Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a term that we hear in the public quite often. This seeks to define what is, long-term effects and common treatments of this condition. read more
By: seagade | 2011-01-22 | Arts & Entertainment If this condition persist, this might lead to a medical condition called as Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) or median neuropathy at the wrist. The median nerve is a nerve that runs down the arm and forearm and the only nerve that passes through the carpal tunnel. read more
By: FredriJoy | 2011-03-27 | Health & Fitness Can you remember a time, a long time in the past, once the only time you even noticed any sensation within your hands was when you harm a finger or they acquired definitely cold? read more
By: Blair Sutherland | 2011-05-28 | Alternative Medicine Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a very painful condition and can be debilitating. However (CTS) is often misdiagnosed. The most common misdiagnosis is a syndrome that has very similar symptoms and is called thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). This article will give a brief overview of CTS and TOS and explain some of the treatment options. read more