Showing posts with label numbness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label numbness. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release – There are Different Types

Endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) provides the same cure from carpal tunnel syndrome as does open carpal tunnel release (open CTR), but with less pain, less problems and a quicker return to work and other activities. Compared to open CTR, ECTR leads to less pain and weakness, and a quicker

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Sunday, July 20, 2014

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome (Does your small finger go numb?)

While carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common nerve problem, cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common nerve problem. Cubital tunnel syndrome occurs when the ulnar nerve (the "funny bone" nerve) gets pinched at the elbow. It is a common source of nerve pain, especially at night.
What

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Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Pronator Syndrome

Pronator syndrome is compression of the median nerve about the elbow / upper forearm. It has symptoms similar to those of carpal tunnel syndrome, but is much less common. The two syndromes are therefore often confused. In addition, the two syndromes can occur simultaneously, meaning that the

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