Caroline Wurtzel, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Chelsea Hospital. In a recent conversation with The Sun Times News, Dr.

To diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome, doctors often ask patients to perform certain maneuvers, such as hand elevation, Phalen’s test and Tinel’s sign.

Results published in Journal of Hand Surgery showed monitored anesthesia care for carpal tunnel release was 35% more costly ...

Carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve becomes compressed at the wrist. Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include pain or numbness in the fingers and wrist.

Physical therapists recommend the best carpal tunnel braces for working, typing, sleeping, plus how long to wear carpal tunnel braces and other advice.

After carpel tunnel surgery, it is important to avoid certain activities involving lifting heavy objects and repetitive hand use. This can help your hand to heal properly.

“Therefore, the findings of this study point toward carpal tunnel syndrome as a potential early indicator of cardiac amyloidosis.” Shetty says the development of carpal tunnel syndrome before ...

Sleep deprivation impacts people with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and symptoms are often worse at night.

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released on Thursday shows there are far more jobs that put workers at risk for the carpal tunnel.

Objectives To prospectively determine the association between occupational biomechanical exposures and the incidence of ...