Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome has changed from previous extensile incisions under general anesthesia.

The risks and benefits of endoscopic carpal tunnel release remain controversial. Advocates view this technique as a minimally invasive procedure allowing more rapid return to work and activities; ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've heard there's a less invasive surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome that's better than the traditional surgery. Is this true? Are there any other treatment options on the horizon?

Tinel’s sign, previously known as the Hoffman-Tinel sign, is something doctors use to check for nerve problems. It’s commonly used to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome. However, the test can also be ...

DARTMOUTH — A four-minute procedure ended 30 years of pain and interrupted sleep for Charlotte Wilson of New Bedford. Night after night, as she attempted to get a good night’s slumber, numbness and ...

Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) has emerged as a pivotal non‐invasive method for evaluating the microstructural integrity of peripheral nerves, particularly in the context of carpal tunnel syndrome ...

Dr. Graham conducted a prospective, randomized, blinded study that compared the probability of the presence of CTS after electrodiagnostic testing with the pretest probability of diagnosis using the ...

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RELATIVELY little has been written about spontaneous compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. Nevertheless, this condition is probably much more common than is realized. Undoubtedly, some ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old woman. Last September I had severe pain ...