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carpal tunnel syndrome, surface anatomy, normal wrist, compression, the median nerve, carpal tunnel surgical procedure, median nerve dysfunction, carpal tunnel syndrome is compression, the median nerve, wrist, numbness, tingling, weakness, muscle atrophy, in the hand, fingers, carpal tunnel syndrome is common in people who perform repetitive motions, the hand, wrist, typing, wrist is poorly positioned, isn't enough space, the median nerve to travel, hand, carpal tunnel syndrome, pressure exerted on the median nerve, point where it passes, the wrist, median nerve supplies sensation, thumb-side, the palm, to the thumb, index finger, middle finger, thumb-side, the ring finger, supplies movement to part, the hand, nerve enters the hand between the wrist bones, the carpal bones, tough membrane that holds the bones together, transverse carpal ligament, space, the carpal tunnel, the passageway is rigid, swelling in this area, cause compression, the nerve, entrapment, the nerve, condition occurs most often in people 30 to 60 years old, five times more common in women than men, the conditions associated, carpal tunnel syndrome include pregnancy, premenstrual syndrome, pms, menopause, hormone changes that cause fluid retention, swelling, the tissues, conditions associated, carpal tunnel syndrome include rheumatoid arthritis, renal failure, diabetes, acromegaly, hypothyroidism, multiple myeloma, obesity, recent tuberculosis, fungal infection, high blood pressure, injury, trauma, not limited to, repetitive movement, the wrists, cause swelling, the tissues, carpal tunnel syndrome, type of injury, sports racquetball, handball, sewing, typing, driving, assembly-line work, painting, writing, use of tools, hand tools, tools that vibrate, similar activities, weakness in one, hands, numbness, tingling, in the thumb, next two, three fingers of one, hands, numbness, tingling, the palm, the hand, wrist, hand pain in one, hands, pain extending, elbow, impaired fine finger movements, coordination, in one, hands, weak grip, difficulty carrying bags, a common complaint, atrophy, the muscular bulge under the thumb, in advanced, chronic cases, a physical examination, identify numbness, in the palm, thumb, index finger, middle finger, thumb-side, the ring finger, hand grip weak, tapping over the median nerve, wrist, pain to shoot, wrist, hand, tinel's sign, bending the wrist forward all the way, phalen's test, 60 seconds, result in numbness, tingling, weakness, electromyography, nerve conduction velocity performed, showing decreased conduction across the wrist, wrist x-rays, obtained to ensure that other problems, wrist arthritis, not the cause, the patient's pain, first line of treatment wearing night splints, the wrist, several weeks, unsuccessful, splints, worn, heat, cold compresses added, modifications, in the work area, particularly ensuring that the keyboard is low enough so that the wrists aren't bent upward, typing, work duties, recreational activities necessary, the jobs associated, carpal tunnel syndrome include those that involve typing, use of vibrating tools, mining, professional musicians, many specialized devices designed to be used, in the workplace to reduce the stress placed on the wrist, improve carpal tunnel syndrome, used, medications, medications used, in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome include anti-inflammatory analgesics, nsaids ibuprofen, naproxen, carpal tunnel, injected, corticosteroids, provide dramatic relief of symptoms, the carpal tunnel space that is injected, not the nerve, surgery, carpal tunnel release, surgical procedure, cuts, ligament to relieve pressure on the median nerve, surgery is successful, 85%, the time, depending on the severity, the problem, surgery reduces the pressure on the nerve, the damaged nerve must heal, the symptoms to improve, take months, in severe cases the nerve incapable of fully healing, in severe cases, electromyography, nerve conduction studies, follow the recovery, the nerve, symptoms often improve, treatment but more than 50% of cases eventually, require surgery, surgery, successful but full healing, take months, condition is treated properly, no complications, untreated, nerve, causing permanent weakness, numbness, tingling, have symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, not respond to treatment, seems to be a loss of muscle mass, in the fingers, reduce the number of repetitive wrist movements whenever possible, use tools, equipment, properly designed to reduce the risk of wrist injury, ergonomic aids, split keyboards, keyboard trays, typing pads, wrist braces, improve wrist posture, typing, take frequent breaks, typing, always stop, tingling, pain.