Surgery for Carpal Tunnel

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a painful or numbing condition that affects the hands and fingers. It’s caused by pressure on one main nerves of the hand, the median nerve. The nerve passes through a narrow passageway in the wrist called the “carpal tunnel” (hence the name of the disorder). 

Carpal tunnel syndrome can be extremely debilitating. It can make even the most basic daily activities such as typing an email or brushing your teeth difficult or painful. The disorder is often accompanied by hand weakness and finger clumsiness. For instance, buttoning a shirt or tying a shoelace becomes a difficult task.