Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Jaeander Wynn2/27/13

First Period

Names

•Common Name: CTS, Carpal tunnel

•Scientific Name: Carpal tunnel syndrome

Causes; Occurs when the

median nerve is compressed due to swelling of the nerve/tendon.

•Repetitive motion

Transmitted;This is a

neurological disorder and cannot be transmitted between individuals.

•Workers with occupational carpal tunnel syndrome

•Work/ Activities that include repetitive motions.

•Athletes who play sports involving constant hand action.

Effects to CNS/PNS

Compressing the nerve/ tendon on the wrist causing pain

Symptoms

Those with carpal tunnel may noticeo their fingers falling asleep/ numbing during

sleep o feeling of burning pain/ numbness running up

the forearm

Severe caseso notice atrophy of the muscles in the hando the median nerve may begin to deteriorateo loss of feeling in fingerso can lead to complete loss of hand movement.

Prognosis

Most who undergo carpal tunnel release are twice as likely to develop trigger thumb than those who undergo surgery.

Those who undergo surgery rarely see a recurrence of carpal tunnel.

Cure/ Treatment

treatment includeo Braces/ splints worn on the wristo Steroids injected locally or taken orally

o Carpal tunnel release Surgery Recommended when there is constant

numbness, weakness

Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery

Notable case

Jessica Alba At 31 years old Jessica Alba explained on Jimmy Kimmel live that she awakened one night with numbness in the arm, thought she was experiencing a stroke, she then went to the emergency room. Following an MRI she learned that she had developed carpal tunnel syndrome. Jessica associates the syndrome with "the many hours she spends on-line running her eco-friendly baby products company".

Organizations Medical facilities

• The foundation of peripheral neuropathy

• American Chiropractic Association

Most chiropractors, physicians, specialist who are located across the nation can assist in treating/ diagnosing this syndrome.

Citations

ReferencesFrieden, R. A. (n.d.). Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Retrieved from Gale Group website:

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Smith, M. W. (Ed.). (n.d.). Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Retrieved from Web MD website: http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/carpal-tunnel/carpal-tunnel-syndrome

Smith, M. W. (Ed.). (n.d.). Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Center. Retrieved from Web MD website: http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/carpal-tunnel/default.htm