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2. Carpal tunnel syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a nerve compression syndrome associated with the collected signs and symptoms of compression of the median nerve at the carpal tunnel in the wrist. Carpal tunnel syndrome usually has no known cause, but there are environmental and medical risk factors associated with the condition. [1] [6] CTS can affect both wrists.

3. Physical therapy in carpal tunnel syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Restricting wrist motion eliminates the repetitive movement and tension overload in the carpal tunnel. This gives the tendon sheaths a chance to heal, reducing swelling, which then may decrease the pressure on the median nerve. [citation needed] Splints also aim to keep the wrist at a certain angle to decrease pressure within the carpal tunnel ...

4. Carpal tunnel rates are up. Experts blame these 4 factors. - AOL

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   Carpal tunnel surgery is usually considered after other treatment options have failed, Melamed says. Other, less invasive treatments, like splinting and steroid injections, are typically tried first.

5. Nerve glide - Wikipedia

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   Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition that induces pains when ulnar nerves are stretched, pressed, and irritated. This syndrome is also known as "ulnar nerve entrapment". Similar to carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome evokes symptoms, including pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand. [10]

6. Nerve decompression - Wikipedia

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   Carpal tunnel surgery has a clinical success rate of 75-90%. [26] Success is most frequently measured with the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire, physical examination (sensory function, motor function, pain, electrodiagnostic, trophic function), and patient self-assessments.

7. Hurting all over? Here are 10 Common Causes of Body ... - AOL

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   Medications like over-the-counter pain relievers, antidepressants (to help you relax and sleep), and anti-seizure drugs (also to ease pain) may be your first course of action, according to the ...