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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is characterized by symptoms caused by compression of the median nerve traveling through the carpal tunnel. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome affects the hands since it is an upper limb neuropathy that results in motor and sensory disturbance of the median nerve.
Your peripheral nerves link your brain and spinal cord to the other parts of your body (e.g. your muscles and skin). Peripheral nerves are delicate and can be easily damaged. An injury to a nerve can impede with your brain's ability to communicate with your muscles and organs.
Causes of Carpel Tunnel Syndrome:
Carpal tunnel syndrome is essentially caused by a pinched nerve in your wrist. Several components can contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome, including the anatomy of your wrist, specific inherent health problems and possibly patterns of hand use. Certain individuals may also be genetically predisposed to this condition.
Injuries to the peripheral nerves can occur through a variety of trauma, including lacerations, stretch/traction injury, compression and electrical injury.
Symptoms:
- Pain
- Numbness
- Tingling sensations
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Weakness in the hands