Carpal tunnel syndrome often causes numbness and tingling in the hand and arm. Surgery to treat it involves relieving pressure on the median nerve by cutting the ligament that crosses over it.

This story first appeared in Healthy You - July 2024, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication. Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause persistent pain and discomfort that makes everyday activities a ...

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that can cause pain, numbness, weakness and tingling in the fingers and hands due to pressure on the median nerve, which runs down your arm and into your hand.

Wrist surgery can be done to help with concerns like arthritis, fractures, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Surgical techniques and recovery time depend on the exact surgery you have. Share on Pinterest ...

Do you spend your days using a computer, sorting mail, or assembling small parts? Do you experience numbness in your hands at night or during certain activities? You may be at risk for, or already ...

FOND DU LAC — Very few doctors conduct carpal tunnel surgery with minimal invasion and recovery time, but SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic plastic surgeon Richard Schaefer recently treated his 1 ...

GREENVILLE S.C. (WSPA)– Carpal tunnel syndrome affects as many as 1.9 million people every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It results in countless days missed from ...

It’s common for patients to come see you if they are experiencing escalating nerve pain in their wrist and hand. This pain can interfere with daily tasks and may become a barrier to their job. When a ...