The tarsal tunnel is a fibro-osseous space located posterior to the medial malleolus. Several structures pass through this space, including the posterior tibial nerve, the posterior tibial artery and vein, and the tendons of the flexor hallucis longus, flexor digitorum longus, and posterior tibial muscles. The tarsal tunnel is bordered...

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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a compressive neuropathy of the median nerve at the wrist. The carpal tunnel is located at the base of the palm and is bounded on 3 sides by carpal bones and anteriorly by the transverse carpal ligament. Inside run the median nerve, flexor tendons, and...

Definition A carpal tunnel release is a surgical procedure performed to relieve pressure on the nerve located inside the carpal tunnel, an area in the wrist that supplies nerve function to the fingers. The condition for which the release is performed is called carpal tunnel syndrome. Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for... Expert

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a collection of characteristic symptoms and signs that occurs following entrapment of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel. Usual symptoms include numbness, paresthesias, and pain in the median nerve distribution. These symptoms may or may not be accompanied by objective changes in sensation and...

All the facts and fiction about your carpal tunnel and carpal tunnel syndrome.Site includes carpal tunnel syndrome exercise animations using the Flextend Glove and a carpal tunnel syndrome question and answer board. Commercial

The role of atherosclerosis in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) has not previously been addressed in population studies. The aim of this study was to investigate the associations of cardiovascular risk factors, carotid artery intima-media thickness (IMT), and clinical atherosclerotic diseases with CTS.
Conclusions Our findings suggest an association between CTS and cardiovascular...

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Conclusion: Both surgical and conservative interventions had treatment benefit in carpal tunnel syndrome. Surgical treatment has a superior benefit, in symptoms and function, at six and twelve months. Patient underwent surgical release were two times more likely to have normal nerve conduction studies but also had complication and side effects...

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Carpal tunnel syndrome can be a very painful and life limiting condition. It is caused by a decrese in space within the carpal tunnel at the wrist, causing compression of the median nerve. Treatment should involve rest initially, followed by an extensive rehabilitation programme.

Mini-open carpal tunnel release using Senn retractor has been increasingly popular for treatment of carpal tunnel surgery. The main advantages are shortening the recovery and return-to-work time. However, the risk of neurovascular injury still remains worrisome.
In this study, we developed a new retractor (herein called the PSU retractor) modified from...

Technique of cortisone injection for carpal tunnel syndrome in the absence of a Palmaris longus tendon.
Steroid Injection, Carpal Tunnel: Treatment & Medication Author: Zita Konik, MD, Jeffrey S Peterson, MD, Updated: Nov 18, 2009

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Carpal tunnel syndrome CTS is defined as the impairment of motor and/or sensory function of the median nerve as it traverses through the carpal tunnel. It is caused either by intrinsic swelling of the median nerve or by extrinsic compression of the median nerve by one of the many surrounding...

The carpus, or wrist, is a complex joint that provides abduction and adduction in the frontal plane of the upper extremity, extension and flexion for hand movements, and supination and pronation in the coronal plane.
Synonyms and related keywords: wrist bone injuries, wrist injuries, wrist sprain, broken wrist, sprained wrist, wrist...

Synonym: ulnar neuritis
The ulnar nerve arises from the medial brachial plexus and innervates the muscles of both the forearm and parts of the hand. It also carries sensory neurones supplying the skin of the back of the forearm, the palm and the fourth and little fingers. Most damage to the...

The brain and spinal cord receive and send information through muscles and sensory receptors. The information sent to organs is transmitted through nerves. The nerves travel to the upper and lower extremities and traverse the various joints along their paths. Unfortunately, these nerves can become compressed or entrapped at various...

Closed reduction & immobilization in plaster cast remains accepted method of treatment for majority of stable distal radius fractures;
- unstable fractures will often lose reduction in the cast and will slip back to the pre-reduction position;
- patients should be examined for carpal tunnel symptoms before and after reduction;
- carpal...

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most commonly diagnosed and treated entrapment neuropathy. The syndrome is characterized by pain, paresthesia, and weakness in the median nerve distribution of the hand. Surgical and nonsurgical treatments exist that can produce excellent outcomes for patients.
Synonyms and related keywords: CTS, median nerve compression...

Collection of illustrations of the clinical features and investigation of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Lars Grimm, MD, MHS & David A. Fuller, MD

- median nerve compression syndrome at the wrist;
- most common form of nerve entrapment;
- first described by Paget;
- references: The First Description of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. James Paget FRS
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Madison Army Medical Center Referral Guidelines. Carpal and Cubital Tunnel (Neuropathic Entrapment) Syndromes Pain, loss of strength or sensory changes (paresthesias) in the distribution of the median or ulnar nerves not associated with neck pain.

The following documents attempt to explain what carpal tunnel syndrome is, how it is diagnosed, and describe the treatment options available. Highly Reputable

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