Last summer, Anna Lea Matysek of Sarasota, Florida, and her husband Jim set to work sprucing up their property. Some of the hardscaping that had been installed two decades prior had sunk into the soft ...

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that can cause pain, numbness, weakness and tingling in the fingers and hands due to pressure on the median nerve, which runs down your arm and into your hand.

It‘s possible to return to light activity soon after carpel tunnel surgery. Following restrictions like not lifting heavy objects and avoiding repetitive hand use can help you heal properly. Share on ...

After 45 years as an executive assistant, Francine Barna started dropping things. Not appointments or phone calls or things critical to her job as the assistant to the head of a financial institution ...

Medicare Part B and Medicare Advantage (Part C) cover carpal tunnel surgery if deemed medically necessary by a doctor. They also cover outpatient care like doctor visits, physical therapy, and the ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: I have carpal tunnel syndrome that used to bother me only at night. Wearing a splint helped, but, now, my symptoms are noticeable throughout the day, as well. Does this mean surgery ...

A recent study of therapies for carpal tunnel syndrome suggests a clear benefit for surgery, although the investigators also found improvements in patients who received carefully structured, ...

People who perform repetitive hand movements, such as typing or sewing, may be at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome. When medication or other treatments do not provide relief, a surgical procedure may ...

If you are suffering from symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), you might consider carpel tunnel release surgery to alleviate numbness and tingling of hands and fingers, loss of grip, or wrist ...

Objectives To compare endoscopic and open carpal tunnel release surgery among employed patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Design and setting Randomised controlled trial at a single orthopaedic ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: I have carpal tunnel syndrome that used to bother me only at night. Wearing a splint helped, but, now, my symptoms are noticeable throughout the day, as well. Does this mean surgery ...

This common condition can create numbness, tingling, burning, weakening in the grip and/or pain that can shoot from the fingers to the shoulder. While it often flares up at night, it can also impact a ...