Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (cont.)Medical Author:
David A Fuller, MD
Medical Editor:
Kristine M Lohr, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Arthur Weinstein, MD
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PreventionAvoiding smoking, maintaining appropriate weight, and regularly exercising may help prevent the onset of carpal tunnel syndrome. Modification of workstations, keyboards, and tools has been attempted to try to prevent the development of carpal tunnel syndrome. Whether these interventions help is unknown. Appropriate treatment of wrist arthritis, when present, can prevent or treat carpal tunnel syndrome. Viewer Comments & ReviewsCarpal Tunnel Syndrome - Describe Your ExperienceThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Please describe your experience with carpal tunnel syndrome . Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What were your carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms? |
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is defined as the impairment of motor and/or sensory function of the median nerve as it traverses through the carpal tunnel.
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