Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment in Dwarka Uttam Nagar Janakpuri Vikaspuri
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment in Dwarka Uttam Nagar Janakpuri Vikaspuri, Carpal tunnel syndrome.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a nerve impingement disorder that results from the compression of the median nerve which passes through a narrow passage called the carpal tunnel.
This compression typically causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the thumb, index, middle, and half of the ring finger.
Symptoms:-
- Sharp pain ( Paresthesia )
- Dull ache or discomfort
- Muscle weakness
- Muscle atrophy
- Difficulty doing fine movement
Causes
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs due to compression of the median nerve it can be caused due to –
- Obesity
- Pregnancy
- Repetitive movement
- Fracture
- Dislocation
- Diabetes
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Hypothyroidism
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Risk factor
- Gender – women are more likely to develop CTS compares to men with a 10:1
- Age – people aged between 40-60 are more likely to develop CTS
- Obesity
- Metabolic disease
- Genetic makeup
Diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome
- Description of patient symptoms
- Physical exam
- Tinel test – In this test the therapist taps on the median nerve path if the patient experiences any symptoms the test is considered positive.
- Phalen’s test – In this test the patient holds his arm in front and flexes the wrist for 60 seconds if the patient experiences any symptoms the test is considered positive.
Management of CTS
- Rest – the affected hand should be completely rested to prevent the condition from worsening and to promote recovery.
- Ice – ice pack can be applied on the affected hand to cope up with pain, edema, etc.
- Wrist splint – can be used to stabilize the hand and prevent the hand from movement.
- Mobilization – help the median nerve move more freely within the confines of the carpal tunnel.
- Electrotherapy – TENS and EMS can be used to relieve pain and stimulate the muscle.
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- Exercise – stretching and strengthening exercises can be performed under the observation of a therapist to relieve symptoms.
Examples – wrist flexion and extension, wrist deviation, flexion stretch, extensor stretch, etc.
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Mata Roop Rani Maggo Hospital-Uttam Nagar
Medi Max Health Care Vikas Nagar Delhi
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