Wrist

Nerve Entrapments in Wrist

Nerve entrapment occurs when a nerve is compressed by surrounding joints, muscles or tendons and results in injury or irritation to the nerve. Two common nerve entrapments affecting the wrist are ulnar nerve entrapment (Guyon’s Canal Syndrome) and median nerve entrapment (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome).

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My Carpal Tunnel symptoms are not isolated to my hand?

My Carpal Tunnel symptoms are not isolated to my hand?

My Carpal Tunnel symptoms are not isolated to my hand? What does this mean and how does this impact treatment? While symptoms from carpal tunnel syndrome can radiate up the arm, special consideration for potential alternative diagnoses need to be...

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What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and how do we treat it?

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and how do we treat it?

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and how do we treat it? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is an entrapment/compression of the median nerve as it travels through the wrist’s carpal tunnel, which is a passageway in the wrist that connects the forearm to the hand....

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