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Orthopedic hand surgeons account for about 90% of carpal tunnel surgeries. The other 10% or so are done by neurosurgeons and plastic surgeons.
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∙ 13y agoibuprofen or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be prescribed to decrease pain and swelling.
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∙ 11y agoSince Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition that involves your nerves being trapped by other tissue, it's best to see a neurologist.
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∙ 11y agoOrthopaedician.
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What type of jobs can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome?
Certain jobs which require repeated strong wrist motions carry a relatively high risk of carpal tunnel syndrome.
What type of settlement is normally paid for carpal tunnel surjury on both hands?
10,000.00
What is Carpel tunnel?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which there is excessive pressure on the median nerve. Carpal tunnel syndrome can lead to numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hand and fingers. Carpal tunnel syndrome happens sometimes it doesn't happen all the time. It can be to the point where you can't lift anything or type anything.
Can wearing magnets help carpal tunnel?
I assume you mean carpal tunnel syndrome? The carpal tunnel is simply the area affected by the problem. There can be many causes of this, none of which are affected by the use of magnets. There has been no evidence to show that magnets help carpal tunnel at all. There has been double blind studies where the doctor nor the patient knows if they have the "real treatment" or the "fake treatment", and at the end they look at both groups..if the fake or placebo group does just as good or better than the tested or real treatment, you know it doesn't work. This type of study has been done with magnets to no avail.
Can Carpal Tunnel syndrome cause a small at this minute in time type of bruise on back of hand near index finger and thumb?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is not known to cause bruising. Possibly you had a small injury and didn't notice it at the time.
Does a neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon do carpal tunnel?
Yes, but only about 5-10% of CTS surgeries are done by other type of surgeons such as plastic, neurosurgeons.. Orthopedist surgeons do the majority of the cases.
What is the most computer related type of carpal tunnel syndrome?
Computer use has not really been shown to be a cause of carpal tunnel syndrome. However, it may be an aggravating factor in someone who already has a case of carpal tunnel syndrome or repetitive strain injury. There have been several studies that have shown no real coorealtion between the two, probably the best known one was from Harvard medical school.
What risk is involved in surgery to correct carpal tunnel syndrome?
Recovery from this type of surgery is usually quick and without complications.
Can you get carpal tunnel on your feet?
Well kind of...it's not called carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) though.It's called tarsal tunnel syndrome...pronounced Tar-sull.Like carpal is the name of your wrist bones,tarsal is the name of your foot bones.A nerve in your leg branches out into your foot.It's fairly uncommon,but is seen in foot and ankle injuries/fractures,or if there is some type of lesion/tumor near the nerve.You get burning pain,numbness and tingling to the bottom of your foot.Sometimes a heel wedge that aligns your foot and ankle solves the problem,but surgery may be needed if symptoms persist. No not carpal tunnel however there may be some other similar interference with nerves that work in that area.
Is there any medications for carpal tunnel syndrome?
Yes there are actually exercises that can be given, after diagnosis from a Doctor and a referal to a Physiotherapist. The type of exercises and amount of vists to the Physio that are required would be dependant on each individual case and the severity of the carpal tunnel syndrome. At home exercises could include icing, stretching, and massage.
Can carpal tunnel be caused by head injury?
Not exactly.There is a long nerve(median nerve) that exits out of your neck bones(vertebrae),travels through your shoulder,upper and lower arm,through your wrist area (called the carpal tunnel) and branches out into your thumb,and first 3 fingers.If you have some type of neck injury..say a ruptured disc at the location where this nerve originates,then you can have symptoms that mimic carpal tunnel syndrome(CTS).True CTS is from prolonged pressure/inflammation on the median nerve at the carpal tunnel area in your wrist .Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a collection of characteristic symptoms and signs that occurs following entrapment of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel. Usual symptoms include numbness, paresthesias, and pain in the median nerve distribution. These symptoms may or may not be accompanied by objective changes in sensation and strength of median-innervated structures in the hand. Given that carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is associated with low aerobic fitness (and increased BMI), it makes inherent sense to provide the patient with an aerobic fitness program.
What is the best ergonomic keyboard for someone who is dealing with carpal tunnel?
The Kinesis Classic Ergonomic keyboard appears to be the best keyboard for dealing with carpal tunnel. If used properly, it can actually boost a person’s typing speed. The reason as to why this type of keyboard is so useful to aid one in the typing is that it takes emphasis off of the use of the pinky finger when using one’s keyboard
