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According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, "...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes and Diagnosis
By EmpowHER on October 13, 2011 - 5:39am
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According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, ʺEvidence suggests that about three percent of women and two percent of men will be diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) ...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS): Symptoms and Prevention
By MC Kelby HERWriter on October 6, 2011 - 7:07am
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As you sit at your computer reading this, ask yourself if you tend to sit typing for extended amounts of time.

Carpal Tunnel Advocacy Sheet
By EmpowHER on June 29, 2011 - 8:43am
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I have had surgery on my right hand. I have had xrays and nerve conduction tests. I have had carpal tunnel and dequervein surgery and my right index finger still has burning pain.

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Right hand index finger pain.
By Tallmadge on March 22, 2011 - 4:45pm
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I was diagnosted with CTS 30 days after I retired the military. I never complaint about it during my career, therefore there is no military records of having CTS while in the military.

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How long does CTS takes to develop?
By Anonymous on April 25, 2010 - 12:02pm
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Little unknown fact: in comparison to other medical conditions and injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common reasons employees are absent from work. Frequent absence ...

Carpal Tunnel vs Work Productivity, Part 2
By Samara Kelly on December 2, 2009 - 7:29am
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What would you do if you suddenly woke up one morning unable to use your hands? How would you feel if you had to start all over again learning how to do all your favorite activities with ...

Carpal Tunnel vs Work Productivity, Part 1
By Samara Kelly on November 30, 2009 - 6:44am
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Yes, I have had symptoms of numbness and tingling for some time now, but just recently I had a severe pain episode that I had to been seen at the E.R. hospital this happened about 2:00 ...

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just what is it that cause carrpel tunnel?
By itsjanieg on August 16, 2009 - 4:26pm
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Is there anything people can do that have BAD carpal tunnel syndrome and do not want to get surgery? My good friend is a social worker and has to hand write things most of the day.

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Are there alternatives to surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome?
By miscortes HERWriter Guide on August 9, 2009 - 8:44am
Dr. Rohde introduces herself and explains why women experience carpal tunnel syndrome more often than men.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Why Does This Affect More Women Than Men? - Dr. Rohde (VIDEO)
By Dr. Rachel Rohde Expert on July 28, 2009 - 9:23am

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Definition

Definition

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a nerve disorder of the hand caused by compression of the median nerve. The median nerve gets squeezed inside a narrow passage in the wrist called the carpal tunnel. This nerve provides feeling to the thumb, index and middle fingers, and half the ring finger.