The question seems to have a typo and most likely refers to carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist.
Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs from your forearm into your hand, gets squeezed or compressed at the wrist. This compression happens within the carpal tunnel, a narrow passageway on the palm side of your wrist.
The Carpal Tunnel Explained
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Definition | An opening in your wrist |
| Location | Palm side of the wrist |
| Boundaries | Formed by carpal bones on the bottom and the transverse carpal ligament across the top |
| Contents | Median nerve and tendons |
As explained in the provided reference, carpal tunnel syndrome is when the median nerve is compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel.
Symptoms
- Numbness or tingling in the fingers, especially the thumb, index, and middle fingers.
- Pain in the wrist and hand.
- Weakness in the hand, making it difficult to grip objects.
- Symptoms often worsen at night.
Causes
- Repetitive hand and wrist movements.
- Wrist injuries.
- Underlying health conditions like diabetes and arthritis.
- Anatomical factors.
Treatment
- Wrist splints.
- Medications.
- Physical therapy.
- Surgery (in severe cases).
