CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Imagine a tunnel formed by the bones and ligaments in your wrist. This is the carpal tunnel, and it provides a passage for the median nerve and tendons that control your fingers. When the space within this tunnel shrinks or the tissues surrounding the nerve become inflamed, the median nerve gets squeezed, leading to the characteristic symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Carpal tunnel syndrome can turn everyday tasks into painful challenges. If you're experiencing numbness, tingling, or weakness in your hand and wrist, you're not alone.

WHAT CAUSES CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME?

While the exact cause often remains elusive, several factors can contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome, including:

REPETITIVE MOTIONS

Repeated hand and wrist movements, especially those involving forceful gripping or vibration, can irritate and inflame the tissues within the carpal tunnel

UNDERLYING CONDITIONS

Arthritis, diabetes, and thyroid imbalances can increase your risk

ANATOMICAL FACTORS

A naturally narrow carpal tunnel or wrist injuries can predispose you to this condition

PREGNANCY

Fluid retention during pregnancy can put extra pressure on the median nerve

RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS
OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

Carpal tunnel syndrome typically starts gradually, with intermittent numbness and tingling in your thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers. These sensations often worsen at night, disrupting your sleep. As the condition progresses, you might experience:

PERSISTENT NUMBNESS
WEAKNESS IN YOUR HAND
DIFFICULTY GRIPPING OBJECTS
PAIN IN YOUR WRIST, HAND, OR FOREARM

HOW SAN DIEGO HAND CENTER CAN HELP YOUR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

As a specialist in orthopedic hand conditions, Dr. Brooke Ballard offers a comprehensive approach to carpal tunnel syndrome treatment.

ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS: We conduct a thorough evaluation, including a physical examination and possibly nerve conduction studies or imaging tests, to confirm the diagnosis and rule our other conditions

PERSONALIZED TREATMENT: Depending on the severity of your condition, I'll recommend the most appropriate treatment plan, which may include:

Non-surgical options: Wrist splinting, medications, and activity modification can provide relief for mild to moderate cases.
Minimally invasive surgery: If conservative measures prove ineffective, I offer advanced surgical techniques to release the pressure on the median nerve, allowing it to heal and function normally

POST-SURGICAL CARE: I'll guide you through the recovery process, providing expert advice and rehabilitation strategies to ensure optimal healing and a return to your daily activities.

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CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

WHAT CAUSES CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME?

REPETITIVE MOTIONS

UNDERLYING CONDITIONS

ANATOMICAL FACTORS

PREGNANCY

RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS
OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

Don't let carpal tunnel syndrome control your life.

Contact us today and take the first step toward regaining comfort and function in your hand and wrist.

SAN DIEGO HAND CENTER

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

WHAT CAUSES CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME?

REPETITIVE MOTIONS

UNDERLYING CONDITIONS

ANATOMICAL FACTORS

PREGNANCY

RECOGNIZING THE SIGNSOF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

Don't let carpal tunnel syndrome control your life.

Contact us today and take the first step toward regaining comfort and function in your hand and wrist.

SAN DIEGO HAND CENTER

RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS
OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME