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Medical condition/treatment
Carpal tunnel syndrome or carpal tunnel syndrome
disc prolapse
wrist
disc prolapse
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which the median nerve is pinched in the wrist, causing numbness, tingling and pain in the hand. The exact cause is not always clear, but it can be caused by repetitive hand movements or injury. Treatment may include wrist splints, physical therapy, and in some cases, surgery to relieve pressure on the nerve.
Causes/Description:
Overuse, poor hand position, injuries
disc prolapse
Physiotherapie, Chirurgie, Handgelenkschmerzen, Nervenkompression, Überbeanspruchung, Handübungen
disc prolapse
Carpal tunnel syndrome is nerve compression in the wrist and can be caused by repetitive movements of the hand or anatomical factors.
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Treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome may include wrist splints and rest. Physical therapy can provide exercises to strengthen hand and forearm muscles and improve flexibility. In severe cases, surgery to relieve pressure on the nerve may be necessary. A neurologist or hand surgeon can discuss the best course of action.
disc prolapse
Carpal tunnel syndrome became better understood in the 20th century. Fact: It affects the median nerve in the wrist.
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