Yes, a neurologist can treat carpal tunnel syndrome if that is something they elect to do. Others may just want to do the testing (nerve conduction and EMG studies) and leave the treatment to other providers.
The structure described is likely the carpal tunnel, a narrow passageway in the wrist formed by the carpal bones and the transverse carpal ligament. It houses the median nerve and the tendons that control finger movement. Pressure on this structure can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, causing pain, numbness, and weakness in the hand.
Carpal tunnel syndrome describes symptoms that occur when the median nerve is compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. Symptoms may include pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and fingers.
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A specialist in nerves is called a neurologist. They diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Not sure what the carpal tunnel of love is..it is not related to the medical of carpal tunnel though.
Carpal tunnel is 'le tunnel carpien' in French.
The most common surgical treatment for carpal tunnel is a carpal tunnel release. Other nonsurgical treatments for carpal tunnel include splinting, steroid injections, and oral medications.
The carpal bones (wrist bones) make up the "floor" of the carpal tunnel and the transverse carpal tunnel ligament make up the top part of the tunnel.
There is no complete cure of carpal tunnel, but you can can prevent it with pain medication, wrist braces, and be gentle towards the area(s) you have carpal tunnel.
Carpal tunnel release
Orthopedic hand surgeons account for about 90% of carpal tunnel surgeries. The other 10% or so are done by neurosurgeons and plastic surgeons.
Carpal tunnel can effect from your fingers to your shoulder.
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The Carpal Tunnel of Love was created on 2007-02-05.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel is a common health condition caused by poor ergonomics when using a keyboard for a computer. The severity of a patient's carpal tunnel symptoms will dictate the best treatment for the condition. A medical profession may suggest carpal tunnel surgery for severe cases of carpal tunnel that may not improve with more conservative treatments.