by Tejasvit Kour | May 5, 2018 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Numbness in the hand is a common problem that we’ve all had at one time or another, and unless it becomes frequent, we usually don’t worry too much about it. When it starts to wake us up at night, that SHOULD get our attention! Since carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is...
by Tejasvit Kour | Apr 5, 2018 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Let’s say you’ve applied for a job that requires frequent gripping and handling of products and you heard that carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a problem at this particular manufacturing plant. You really need the job, but you are leery of the possibilities of...
by Tejasvit Kour | Mar 4, 2018 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve is compressed at the wrist. However, there are other anatomical locations in which the median nerve can experience interference, and the median nerve is not the only nerve that ventures into the hand. So if you...
by Tejasvit Kour | Feb 5, 2018 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This discussion picks up from last month as we review the “nuts & bolts” of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). We left off at “CLINICAL PRESENTATION”… CLINICAL PRESENTATION (continued): A weakness in grip and pinch strength usually follows an initial loss of sensation...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jan 11, 2018 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) represents a collection of signs and symptoms resulting from the compression or pinching of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel at the wrist. In this overview, you will see why CTS can be a challenging ailment to...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jan 5, 2018 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects around 6-12% of the population and can result in significant pain and disability. The financial costs associated with CTS can be staggering – ranging from $45,000 to $89,000 per patient over a six-year...
