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	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome-Topic Overview
		Carpal tunnel syndrome is pain, tingling, and other problems in your hand because of pressure on the median nerve in your wrist.
		Pressure on the median nerve causes carpal tunnel syndrome.
		Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause tingling, numbness, weakness, or pain in the fingers or hand.
	www.webmd.com /pain-management/carpal-tunnel/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-topic-overview (558 words)

	eMedicine - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome : Article by David A Fuller, MD
		The carpal canal is narrowest at the level of the hook of the hamate, where the canal averages 20 mm in width.
		Carpal compression test: Direct application of pressure of 150 mm Hg or even pressure from both thumbs of the examiner is exerted on the patient's carpal canal and is maintained for 30 seconds.
		Cross sections of the carpal canal at the levels of the proximal and distal carpal rows are depicted.
	www.emedicine.com /orthoped/topic455.htm (5001 words)

	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Fact Sheet: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
		Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist.
		Carpal tunnel syndrome is often the result of a combination of factors that increase pressure on the median nerve and tendons in the carpal tunnel, rather than a problem with the nerve itself.
		Carpal tunnel release is one of the most common surgical procedures in the United States.
	www.ninds.nih.gov /disorders/carpal_tunnel/detail_carpal_tunnel.htm (2094 words)

	Carpal tunnel release
		Carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist, which can lead to pain and weakness in the hand.
		The carpal tunnel is composed of two 'walls' -- the deep wall is the bones of the wrist and the superficial wall is a thick ligament located just under the skin on the palm side of the wrist.
		The results of carpal tunnel release for carpal tunnel syndrome are generally very good.
	www.mercydesmoines.org /ADAM/Encyclopedia/ency/002976.asp (555 words)

	OSH Answers: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
		In the carpal tunnel, the tendons of the fingers surround the median nerve.
		Carpal tunnel syndrome is associated with several diseases and situations.
		The typical symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are tingling of the thumb, and of the index, middle, and ring fingers, and night pain.
	www.ccohs.ca /oshanswers/diseases/carpal.html (1490 words)

	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - UMMC
		Carpal tunnel syndrome, then, is very likely to be associated with the workplace whether or not it is actually caused by work itself.
		Carpal tunnel syndrome is a major contributor to workmen's compensation cases, and the employer and employee have opposite motivations in placing the blame for CTS on the job.
		Carpal tunnel syndrome is strongly associated with a family history of the disorder.
	www.umm.edu /patiented/articles/what_causes_carpal_tunnel_syndrome_000034_3.htm (1589 words)

	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Overview, Causes, Symptoms - neurologychannel
		Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition caused by compression, or entrapment, of the motor and sensory nerve in the wrist (median nerve), resulting in pain, muscle weakness, impaired reflexes, numbness, and tingling in the hand.
		Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve.
		The primary symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are pain and numbness in the thumb, index, and middle fingers that often worsen at night and may radiate to the upper arm.
	www.neurologychannel.com /carpaltunnel (463 words)

	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Causes, Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Treatment on MedicineNet.com
		She spontaneously blurted out in explanation, "My carpal tunnel is acting up." She then showed me where she was having pain and tenderness along the tendon of the thumb side of her wrist.
		Carpal tunnel syndrome is numbness, tingling pain, and weakness in the thumb, index and middle fingers as a result of irritation of the median nerve being irritated at the wrist.
		Carpal tunnel syndrome from repetitive maneuvers has been referred to as one of the repetitive stress injuries.
	www.medicinenet.com /Carpal_Tunnel_Syndrome/article.htm (726 words)

	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Patient UK
		Between this ligament and the carpal bones is a space called the carpal tunnel.
		There is little space to expand in the narrow carpal tunnel, and this may lead to pressure on the nearby median nerve.
		Carpal tunnel syndrome is more common in manual workers, especially if you have a job where you use a lot of wrist movement such as scrubbing or wringing.
	www.patient.co.uk /showdoc/23068696 (1380 words)

	Carpal tunnel syndrome - CNN.com
		The cause of carpal tunnel syndrome is pressure on the median nerve.
		Although repetitive computer use is commonly assumed to cause carpal tunnel syndrome, the scientific evidence for this association is weak.
		Although it's not clear which activities can cause carpal tunnel syndrome, if your work or hobbies are hand-intensive — involving a combination of awkward, repetitive wrist or finger motions, forceful pinching or gripping and working with vibrating tools — you may be at higher risk of developing the condition.
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DS/00326.html (2219 words)

	Carpal tunnel syndrome
		Carpal tunnel syndrome is a disorder caused by compression at the wrist of the median nerve supplying the hand, causing numbness and tingling.
		The diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome is made in part by checking to see whether the patient's symptoms can be brought on by holding his or her hand in position with wrist bent for about a minute.
		Carpal tunnel syndrome is initially treated with splints, which support the wrist and prevent it from flexing inward into the position which exacerbates median nerve compression.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/carpal_tunnel_syndrome.jsp (1085 words)

	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy \| AHealthyMe.com
		Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition among people who do repetitive work all day long, punching keys on a computer or a cash register, or even pressing on the strings of a violin.
		According to some studies, as many as one out of four pregnant women complains of the syndrome, usually in the second or third trimester of pregnancy when fluid retention in the arms and hands is more likely to put pressure on the nerve that leads to the hands and fingers.
		Carpal tunnel syndrome can hamper your ability to perform any number of everyday tasks: chopping, using a fork, or even holding a phone up to your ear.
	www.ahealthyme.com /topic/carpal (1179 words)

	ICPA - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
		Although not a carpal tunnel problem the double crush phenomenon, in this case involving the leg, and its resolution under chiropractic care is of interest.
		Carpal tunnel syndrome in 100 patients: sensitivity, specificity of multi-neurophysiological procedures and estimation of axonal loss of motor, sensory and sympathetic median nerve fibers.
		Pfeffer, G.B. and Gelberman, R.H. The carpal tunnel syndrome.
	www.icpa4kids.org /research/chiropractic/carpal.htm (1487 words)

	HealthyComputing Articles: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Carpal tunnel syndrome is a medical problem of the hands.
		Symptoms, which would suggest the problem is not carpal tunnel syndrome, include pain in the forearm or shoulder, or worsening symptoms when reaching overhead (e.g., washing hair).
		The best prevention for individuals who may be at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome (data entry clerks, word processors, or computer programmers), is correct use of the keyboard and mouse.
	www.healthycomputing.com /articles/carpal_tunnel_101.htm (573 words)

	ASSH \| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
		Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition brought on by increased pressure on the median nerve at the wrist.
		There is a space in the wrist called the carpal tunnel where the median nerve and nine tendons pass from the forearm into the hand (see Figure 1).
		Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms usually include pain, numbness, tingling, or a combination of the three.
	www.assh.org /AM/Template.cfm?Section=Carpal_Tunnel_Syndrome (638 words)

	Carpal tunnel syndrome
		Carpal tunnel syndrome is compression of the median nerve at the wrist, which may result in numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle atrophy in the hand and fingers.
		Carpal tunnel syndrome is common in people who perform repetitive motions of the hand and wrist, such as typing.
		Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure exerted on the median nerve at the point where it passes through the wrist.
	www.healthscout.com /ency/1/000433.html (412 words)

	APTA \| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
		Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that may be caused by repeatedly performing stressful motions with your hand or holding your hand in the same position for long periods of time.
		At its most extreme, carpal tunnel syndrome forces people to undergo surgery and miss many days of work, or prevents them from working at all because their hand functions are permanently impaired.
		Carpal tunnel syndrome strikes men and women of all ages, and is often found in workers whose tasks require repeating the same motion in the fingers and hand for long periods of time.
	www.apta.org /AM/Template.cfm?Section=Search&template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=20407 (1317 words)

	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: symptoms, causes, treatments, cure
		Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is due to excessive repetitive movements of the arms, wrists or hands.
		The carpal tunnel is the passageway in the hand made up of the arching carpal bones (eight bones in the wrist) and the ligament connecting the pillars of the arch.
		Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which relays sensation from the palm of the hand and fingers, becomes pinched.
	www.mamashealth.com /bodyparts/carpal.asp (478 words)

	Carpal tunnel syndrome guide - MayoClinic.com
		Carpal tunnel syndrome develops when a large nerve — the median nerve — is compressed inside your wrist.
		Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome usually improve or go away when these underlying medical conditions are treated — or in the case of pregnancy, after the baby is born.
		Carpal tunnel syndrome affects about three out of every 100 people in the United States, although some estimates place the number higher.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/CP99999/PAGE=CP00002 (712 words)

	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
		Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is manifested by numbness, tingling, and pain in the fingers, hand, and arm.
		The carpal tunnel is a space in the wrist through which the median nerve and nine flexor tendons pass into the hand (see diagram 1).
		The most common cause is tenosynovitis of the tendons in the carpal tunnel, which causes swelling of the tendons and puts pressure on the nerve.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /healthinfo/c/carpaltunnel.htm (657 words)

	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Pain in Your Hands and Wrists -- familydoctor.org (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder of the wrist and hand.
		The carpal tunnel is a narrow tunnel formed by the bones and other tissues of your wrist.
		Carpal tunnel syndrome is also common during the last few months of pregnancy.
	familydoctor.org /023.xml (920 words)

	What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
		Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) begins with numbness and tingling in the hand and may involve aching in the hand, forearm or shoulder.
		Actually, when considering the additional cost of therapy often necessary after the traditional surgery and the loss of work due to a lengthy recovery time, the new endoscopic surgery may in fact be less costly.
		You can either have the traditional carpal tunnel release surgery in which a longitudinal incision is performed in the palm of the hand or have it done through the new endoscopic technique.
	www.carpaltunnel.com /ctr/index.html (583 words)

	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Treatment Tips for Living with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
		Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on a nerve in the forearm.
		Mild cases of carpal tunnel syndrome may be treated by applying a brace or splint which is usually worn at night and keeps your wrist from bending.
		The surgery itself is called a "release" - cutting the ligament that forms the roof of the carpal tunnel to relieve the pressure on the median nerve.
	www.cameronmedical.com /carpaltunnel.html (884 words)

	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
		Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common source of hand numbness and pain.
		Because carpal tunnel syndrome is not a dangerous problem, the decision whether to have surgery is based mostly on the severity of your symptoms.
		The strong roof of the carpal tunnel is cut during carpal tunnel surgery to increase the size of the tunnel and decrease pressure on the nerve.
	orthoinfo.aaos.org /brochure/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=5&topcategory=Hand (651 words)

	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
		The Carpal Tunnel is normally quite snug and there is just barely enough room in it for the tendons and nerves that have to pass through it.
		Carpal Tunnel Syndrome has received a lot of attention in recent years because of suggestions that it may be linked with occupations that require repeated use of the hands, such as typing on a computer keyboard or doing assembly work.
		The most common cause of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is inflammation of the tendons in the tunnel which can normally be attributed to repetitive use of the hand and/or wrist.
	www.sorehand.com /carpal-tunnel-syndrome.htm (1433 words)

	InteliHealth:
		Because the carpal tunnel is somewhat narrow, a major nerve called the median nerve that passes through this tight space, can become irritated or compressed.
		Carpal tunnel syndrome is a combination of numbness, tingling, pain and weakness in the hand caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel.
		In most cases of carpal tunnel syndrome, treatment begins with a wrist splint to be worn mainly at night.
	www.intelihealth.com /IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/9678.html (982 words)

	Carpal tunnel syndrome - Better Health Channel.
		Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder of the hand caused by pressure on the main nerve that runs through the wrist.
		The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway in the wrist that opens into the hand.
		Carpal tunnel syndrome triggered by pregnancy usually resolves soon after birth.
	www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au /bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Carpal_tunnel_syndrome?OpenDocument (785 words)

	OHSU Health - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Carpal tunnel syndrome accounts for the highest average number of days lost at work, when compared to all other major work-related injuries or illnesses.
		Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which the median nerve is compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist, a narrow confined space.
		In general, the surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome is performed in an outpatient location under local or general anesthesia.
	www.ohsuhealth.com /htaz/plassurg/reconstr/hand/types/carpal_tunnel_syndrome.cfm (608 words)

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