Clinical experts in hand surgery.

What is carpal tunnel syndrome?

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The nerve that supplies sensation to the thumb and fingers comes from the neck and runs through a tunnel called the carpal tunnel which when under pressure can cause pain.

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What are the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?

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• Pins and needles in the fingers
• Tingling fingers
• Waking from sleep in pain
• Loss of sensation in your fingers
• Pain radiating up your arm
• Weakness in your hand and fingers

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How is carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosed?

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Generally carpal tunnel is diagnosed with a clinical diagnosis, which means through your symptoms and signs on examination.

We can also do a nerve test to look at how quick the nerve impulse works as it may be slower with a blockage.

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How is carpal tunnel syndrome treated?

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• Wearing a wrist splint to support and keep the wrist in place
• Avoiding the activities that trigger symptoms
• Steroid injections to help ease the pain
• Carpal tunnel decompression surgery