ConditionCarpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome
WHAT IS CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the single most common cause of hand pain in the world affecting millions of people in North America every year What most people don’t know is that it is also incredibly simple to cure. Today I am going to tell you how to get rid of the carpal tunnel pain that has bothered to you for so long, the pain that has kept you up at night ,and the pain that has caused you to drop things and rendered you unable to live your life comfortably every day.
SYMPTOMS
The Pain and discomfort of carpal tunnel syndrome typically wakes you up at night. It can also cause you to lose feeling in your hands and also causes hand pain and weakness during the day; preventing so many people from performing daily activities in a comfortable way. It has always amazed me how many people think that this is a normal part of growing old, and so they don’t talk about it and they put up with this gradually worsening inconvenience.
If you are suffering from symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome and evaluating your treatment options, schedule a consultation with Dr. Daniel Durand today.
WHAT CAUSES CARPAL TUNNEL PAIN?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is not something that has happened to you and it is not something that you have done wrong. It is unfortunately a natural part of the body‘s growing process whereby a nerve in the wrist becomes compressed due to natural factors.
The Carpal Tunnel is a small space in the wrist where nine tendons and one nerve cross through in order to get to your hand. This space is small and quite fixed… The tendons are tough, rope- like strands which lead to the fingers, whereas the nerve in this tight space is soft, spongy, and is the only structure sensitive to the effects of pressure upon it.
HOW IS CARPAL TUNNEL DIAGNOSED?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is Diagnosed when a medical professional listens to your symptoms, and does a clinical physical examination of the your hand function including sensory and motor testing.
As with most things in medicine, it is unadvisable (nor for that matter possible) to diagnose a carpal tunnel compression (or any other medical condition) over the phone or by way of an “internet consultation”.
A proper History and physical examination by a certified hand surgeon is the single best way to isolate this problem from other similar ( less frequent) diagnoses.
And once this condition has occurred and is properly recognized : it is easily treatable.
When seeking a diagnosis or treatment, it’s better to see a doctor sooner rather than later. Once a condition is severe, the diseases are more difficult to correct.
Early intervention is key to avoiding permanent damage. Depending on your diagnosis, nonsurgical treatment may be an option.
HOW IS CARPAL TUNNEL TREATED?
There are a few different procedures to help treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Daniel Durand will take the time to carefully outline the various options available to you along with the benefits and risks associated with each procedure during your comprehensive one-on-one consultation.
TRADITIONAL NONSURGICAL (TEMPORARY) TREATMENT OPTIONS
- Splinting
- Cortisone infiltration
- Physiotherapy, occupational therapy
- Injection Therapy
CARPAL TUNNEL SURGERY
- Open carpal tunnel release
- Endoscopic release (ECTR)
HAND CARE WITH DR DANIEL DURAND
NOT ALL HAND AND WRIST CONDITIONS REQUIRE SURGICAL SOLUTIONS. OTHER TREATMENT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR LESS SEVERE ISSUES. IF YOU’VE BEEN EXPERIENCING CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME SYMPTOMS, SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH DR. DANIEL DURAND TODAY!
