05/31/2019
1. "The mistake that people often make is waiting too long to get surgery," says Dr. Rozental. "I see a lot of people who say that their numbness was gradually worsening and now their hand is completely numb and has been for a year." If the nerve is compressed long enough, the muscle atrophies and the nerve damage becomes permanent, she says.
2. One of the tests used to confirm carpal tunnel syndrome, a nerve conduction study and electromyogram (EMG), uses an electrical signal to determine how well the nerve is working. Another test uses ultrasound, which is less invasive than an EMG but requires an experienced technician and is not as widely available.
Dr. Jurbala uses high definition to diagnose and treat in one visit.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition caused when the median nerve, which runs down your arm into your hand, is compressed by a ligament that crosses over it. Symptoms include numbness and pain in your hand. Women tend to be more prone to carp...
