Dupuytren’s Contracture is a condition that affects the connective tissue under your skin. It causes the skin to scar which in return limits movement. The condition causes the fingers to be pulled in towards the palm of the hand, which is often how physicians diagnose...

Cortisone shots are used to treat a variety of conditions that may affect the upper limb. These conditions may include but are not limited to arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren’s Contracture, tendonitis, tennis elbow, and more. Cortisone shots are widely...

Pregnancy can affect the body in many different ways, including the wrist. Approximately 35% to 62% of women report having wrist pain during their pregnancy (mainly in the 3rd trimester) whereas around 50% of women report developing wrist pain post pregnancy....

Carpal Tunnel syndrome is a common affliction where pressure on the median nerve causes tingling, numbness, and pain. The condition is caused by various factors such as genetics and lifestyle. Splints are commonly prescribed for temporary treatment of carpal tunnel...

Carpal tunnel release surgery involves cutting the transverse carpal ligament in the hand to reduce the pressure on the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. This is the only way to  resolve carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms permanently There are two surgical techniques a...

Waking up in the middle of the night may seem common, but it is actually a symptom many patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome will experience. Around 80 % of CTS patients complain of waking due to pain and numbness in their hand.  A person’s sleep impacts their overall...

When thinking about carpal tunnel syndrome, the first symptoms that come to mind are the physical signs: numbness, tingling, pain, weakness and loss of sensation. However, what we don’t always realize is that carpal tunnel syndrome may also lead to psychological...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, also known as median nerve compression, causes numbness, pain, and tingling in the affected hand. This is a result of pressure on the median nerve; the specific cause of the condition is unknown but it’s believed to be from both genetics and lifestyle.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common nerve entrapment conditions affecting the general population. Its prevalence varies, but it is estimated that nearly one in 20 adults is affected in Canada.  Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs due to median nerve compression...