Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is an injury of the hand/wrist region.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Media

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  Anatomy of the carpal tunnel, showing the median nerve passing through the tight space it shares with the finger tendons

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  Transverse section at the wrist. The median nerve is colored yellow. The carpal tunnel consists of the bones and transverse carpal ligament.

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  A rigid splint can keep the wrist straight.

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  A different type of rigid splint used in carpal tunnel syndrome

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  Carpal tunnel syndrome operation

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  Scars from carpal tunnel release surgery. Two different techniques were used. The left scar is 6 weeks old, the right scar is 2 weeks old.