Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition caused by pinching of the median nerve. It is a syndrome, meaning it expresses itself through a constellation of symptoms. Not every person will experience CTS the same way, or for the same reasons. The most common symptoms are tingling, numbness and pain in the hand. All people can be affected by CTS, but it is most common among women between the ages of 29 and 62. Though medical awareness of CTS as a widespread and treatable condition is only a recent phenomenon, current treatments are mostly effective in relieving symptoms. In this section, you can learn in detail about the causes of CTS.
Overview
Basic Anatomy (11 pages)
Generic Cause of CTS
Specific Causes of CTS
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