DEFINITION
a painful condition of the hand and fingers caused by compression of a major nerve where it passes over the carpal bones through a passage at the front of the wrist, alongside the flexor tendons of the hand. It may be caused by repetitive movements over a long period, or by fluid retention, and is characterized by sensations of tingling, numbness, or burning.
SIGN AND SYMPTOM
1)Tingling or numbness. You may experience tingling and numbness in your fingers or hand, especially your thumb and index, middle or ring fingers, but not your little finger
2)Weakness. You may experience weakness in your hand and a tendency to drop objec
CAUSES
- a family history of CTS
- pregnancy – up to about 50% of pregnant women develop CTS
- injuries to the wrist
- other health conditions, such as diabetes and rheumathoid arthritis
- strenuous, repetitive work with the hand
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