Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a nerve disorder that causes discomfort in the hands and wrists of millions of people. While painful, the condition is generally treatable—and preventable. The Web sites in this guide can help you learn what can be done to correct carpal tunnel syndrome and protect yourself from developing the condition.
Expand All Guide SectionsWhat is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms and Diagnosis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment and Prevention
The Web sites in this section contain resources that explain the methods used to treat and prevent carpal tunnel syndrome.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Message boards and online support groups can provide helpful opportunities to find support and additional information about carpal tunnel syndrome. Remember, however, to take any advice you receive with a grain of salt as anyone (qualified or not) can generally post on these sites.
- See the findingDulcinea Health Web Guide for help finding credible health information online.
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For surgery information …
WebMD
explains the surgical options available to treat a person with carpal tunnel syndrome.
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons
discusses much of the same information about carpal tunnel syndrome that you’ll find at many other Web sites, but also adds information about when surgery for this condition is necessary and how recovery after surgery could proceed.
For additional treatment options …
The University of Maryland Medical Center
addresses some of the treatment options available for carpal tunnel syndrome, including a good discussion of alternative remedies.
ClinicalTrials.gov
, a clearinghouse operated by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, provides a list of clinical trials currently underway to research carpal tunnel syndrome. To learn more about clinical trials, speak to your doctor, and read the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's guide.
For prevention information …
The New York Times Health Guide
covers information individuals need to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome, and how companies can help their workers avoid the problem.
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