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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) or median neuropathy at the wrist is a medical condition in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist, leading to pain, paresthesias, and muscle weakness in the forearm and hand. A form of compressive neuropathy, CTS is more common in women than it is in men and has a peak incidence around age 42, though it can occur at any age. The lifetime risk for CTS is around 10% of the adult population. ...read more from Wikipedia
The Top 10 Resources on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Selected by our Guides and Physician Review Team.
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS): Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Fact Sheet
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS): Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- eMedicine: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- FamilyDoctor: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Pain in your Hands and Wrists
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- www.mdguidelines.com: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Medical Disability Guidelines (1 Nomination)
== Latest Headlines on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome==
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
- Healthwise (via WebMD): What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
- MedicineNet: What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
- American College of Rheumatology: What Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) : What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
- MedTerms (via MedicineNet): Definition of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH): What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
What Are The Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
- APTA: What Are the Symptoms?
- eMedicineHealth: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms
- WomensHealth.gov: What are the Symptoms of CTS?
- ASSH: Signs and Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- AAOS: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Symptoms
- Mayo Clinic: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Signs and Symptoms
- Cleveland Clinic: What are the Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
What Are The Causes and Complications of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
- eMedicineHealth: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Causes
- KidsHealth: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - What Causes It?
- American College of Rheumatology: What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- WomensHealth.gov: What Causes CTS and Who is More Likely to Develop it?
- ASSH: What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
- AAOS: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Cause
- Mayo Clinic: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Causes
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
- APTA: How Physical Therapists Can Help
- AAOS: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Treatment
- eMedicineHealth: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment: Self-Care at Home | Medications | Surgery
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Treatment
- ASSH: Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cleveland Clinic: How is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treated?
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
- Mayo Clinic: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- GrannyMed: Home Remedies For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- HealthWorld Online: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cured Without Surgery | Acupuncture Can Help Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Massage for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Other Treatment
How Do You Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
- Mayo Clinic: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Prevention
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Prevention
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Prevention
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- HealthBoards: Three Months Therapy for CTS - Too Soon For Surgery?
- DailyStrength: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Support Group
- Yahoo Health Groups: Chronic Pain Lifestyle Support Group
- Google Groups: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Support Group
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Journal of the American Medical Association: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- PubMed Central Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Google Scholar: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Clinical Trials on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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