Wrist Splinting
Night splinting in neutral position — effective for mild to moderate CTS.
Hand & Wrist
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome — Treatment in Ronceverte, WV
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common peripheral nerve entrapment — causing hand numbness, tingling, and weakness from median nerve compression at the wrist.
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- !Numbness and tingling in thumb, index, and middle fingers
- !Symptoms worse at night
- !Waking from sleep with hand symptoms
- !Weakness and dropping objects
- !Pain radiating up the forearm
What Causes This?
- •Increased pressure in the carpal tunnel from repetitive use
- •Hypothyroidism and diabetes increase risk
- •Pregnancy-related fluid retention
- •Wrist fracture or anatomy
Treatment Approaches
Corticosteroid Injection
Reduces carpal tunnel inflammation — temporary relief, may prevent or delay surgery.
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Definitive treatment — division of the transverse carpal ligament through a small endoscopic incision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is carpal tunnel surgery painful?▾
Endoscopic carpal tunnel release is performed under local anesthesia. Most patients have immediate improvement in night symptoms and rapid return to light activity.
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