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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The wrist is a complex joint surrounded by a supportive fibrous band of tissue. The carpal tunnel is the bony canal in the palm side of the wrist that provides passage for the median nerve to the hand. When the median nerve becomes irritated due to pressure from swelling or the misalignment of tissue surrounding it, a type of nerve damage occurs which causes a constellation of symptoms - wrist pain and numbness or tingling sensations in the hand, thumb, index and middle fingers of the hand - that commonly result in the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome .
Carpal tunnel syndrome is commonly attributed to trauma from repetitive motion of the variety required in such jobs as data entry processors and computer programmers, other jobs requiring large amounts of typing or calculating, such as word processors, writers and accountants, those who repeatedly swipe barcodes at checkouts. As well as those who do painting, dry wall, pipe fitting, work on assembly lines, warehouse and meat packers and a myriad of other repetitive tasks.
If you are at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome, your workplace may be able to provide information on preventive measures. If you think you may have early signs of carpal tunnel syndrome see a Health Care Professional to learn or to get an accurate diagnosis.
When diagnosed and treated early, this painful condition is reversible and can be managed by modifying activities (and work spaces), wearing a removable wrist brace and with anti-inflammatory medications. In more serious cases, cortisone injections are prescribed; the most serious cases require surgery to release the pressure exerted on the median nerve and address potential muscle atrophy, profound weakness and permanent nerve damage. Definitely a case of "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
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