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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Jaeander Wynn2/27/13
First Period
Names
•Common Name: CTS, Carpal tunnel
•Scientific Name: Carpal tunnel syndrome
Causes; Occurs when the
median nerve is compressed due to swelling of the nerve/tendon.
•Repetitive motion
Transmitted;This is a
neurological disorder and cannot be transmitted between individuals.
•Workers with occupational carpal tunnel syndrome
•Work/ Activities that include repetitive motions.
•Athletes who play sports involving constant hand action.
Effects to CNS/PNS
Compressing the nerve/ tendon on the wrist causing pain
Symptoms
Those with carpal tunnel may noticeo their fingers falling asleep/ numbing during
sleep o feeling of burning pain/ numbness running up
the forearm
Severe caseso notice atrophy of the muscles in the hando the median nerve may begin to deteriorateo loss of feeling in fingerso can lead to complete loss of hand movement.
Prognosis
Most who undergo carpal tunnel release are twice as likely to develop trigger thumb than those who undergo surgery.
Those who undergo surgery rarely see a recurrence of carpal tunnel.
Cure/ Treatment
treatment includeo Braces/ splints worn on the wristo Steroids injected locally or taken orally
o Carpal tunnel release Surgery Recommended when there is constant
numbness, weakness
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
Notable case
Jessica Alba At 31 years old Jessica Alba explained on Jimmy Kimmel live that she awakened one night with numbness in the arm, thought she was experiencing a stroke, she then went to the emergency room. Following an MRI she learned that she had developed carpal tunnel syndrome. Jessica associates the syndrome with "the many hours she spends on-line running her eco-friendly baby products company".
Organizations Medical facilities
• The foundation of peripheral neuropathy
• American Chiropractic Association
Most chiropractors, physicians, specialist who are located across the nation can assist in treating/ diagnosing this syndrome.
Citations
ReferencesFrieden, R. A. (n.d.). Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Retrieved from Gale Group website:
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Smith, M. W. (Ed.). (n.d.). Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Retrieved from Web MD website: http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/carpal-tunnel/carpal-tunnel-syndrome
Smith, M. W. (Ed.). (n.d.). Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Center. Retrieved from Web MD website: http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/carpal-tunnel/default.htm