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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects the hand,
wrist and occasionally the entire upper extremity. The tunnel itself is a narrow
canal at the base of the palm that is de... |
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What are trigger finger and thumb?Trigger
finger and thumb are painful conditions that cause the fingers or thumb to catch
or "lock" in a bent position. Rarely, the fingers are locked in a
straight posture. The problems often stem from inflamm... |
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You may not realize it, but your hands are a complex array of bones (more
than 25 in each), nerves, muscles and tendons. The system is an engineering
marvel that allows humans to move the fingers in ways that no machine can match.
The very components ... |
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