Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve (runs from the forearm into the palm of the hand, and controls sensations to the thumb, fingers and some small muscles in the hand that allow the fingers to move) becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist.

  The carpal tunnel is a narrow, rigid passageway of ligament and bones at the base of the hand, and houses the median nerve and tendons.

 Thickening from irritated tendons or other swelling narrows the tunnel and causes the median nerve to be compressed.

Symptoms

Weakness, tingling, or itching numbness in the palm or fingers, especially the thumb, index and middle fingers