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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

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  1. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS): Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Fact Sheet Guide Favorite!
  2. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS): Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  3. A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  4. eMedicine: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  5. FamilyDoctor: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Pain in your Hands and Wrists

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