The causes of carpal tunnel syndrome are numerous and varied. They include repetitive movements, genetic predisposition, hormonal changes, wrist injuries and other medical conditions such as diabetes and arthritis. Although their role is not fully understood, these...

A “trigger finger” also known as ‘stenosing tenosynovitis,’  is a common and painful hand  affliction that can interfere with everyday activities. It can affect any finger, but is most frequent in the thumb or ring finger. Some patients experience multiple “trigger...

Carpal Tunnel is caused by pressure on the median nerve. Over time as the pressure increases, patients may experience discomfort in their wrist, hand and fingers, which impacts their daily life. Oftentimes in the early stages, carpal tunnel is overlooked as fatigue or...

Waking up with numb hands can be alarming, but if it is your only symptom, there is likely an easily treatable explanation. The hands are filled with numerous nerve tunnels that can be damaged by a number of conditions. It is important to quickly identify the correct...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Wrist Tendonitis are both common conditions that affect the hand and wrist. The symptoms of the two are highly similar, which can lead to confusion and misdiagnosis.   Even though they manifest in a similar manner, there are still a few...

Trigger finger, officially known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a common problem that affects the fingers and thumb. It can occur in one or multiple fingers at a time, and can be caused by numerous factors. Treatments can range based on the severity of the condition....

Carpal tunnel release surgery is the only definitive way to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. Your physician may recommend you for surgery if your symptoms have not improved with conservative treatment, or have continued to worsen. While surgery cannot reverse any nerve...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common neuropathy condition, and yet it’s precise causes are unknown. Approximately 3% to 6% of adults in the general population have some form of carpal tunnel. Symptoms onset over a long period of time, and many patients find themselves...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is characterized by the swelling of the tendons in the wrist which then puts pressure on the median nerve. Symptoms normally start gradually and worsen over time. Recognizing the early signs is key to prevention and preventing permanent damage. ...

Patients often dread the thought of going for a hand surgery because of fears or concerns related to anesthesia. Fortunately, new advances in hand surgery techniques are enabling surgeons to avoid the use of sedation or general anesthesia for a variety of common...