The carpal tunnel is the normal anatomic structure of the wrist: an arch of bones covered with a ligament, through which pass the tendons that flex your fingers and an important nerve to the hand.
Carpal tunnel SYNDROME is the problem, when swelling within this closed space presses on the nerve, causing numbness in your fingers. See it all in 3-D at About.com.
Cool your symptoms by respecting the way you use your hands: takes breaks from repetitive tasks, manage your weight and chronic health problems (like diabetes), wear wrist splints at night to rest the tunnels.
If the problem continues, surgery to release the ligament and decompress the tunnel is very successful.
- What to Expect: Hand Surgery:
- Watch a Video about Carpal Tunnel Release
- Postop Hand Instructions
