• Any medical conditions and/or injuries which cause swelling in the wrist can reduce the amount of space inside the carpal tunnel, causing pressure to be exerted on the median nerve and activating the symptoms of CTS. (ada.com)
  • When symptoms are severe or do not improve, surgery may be needed to make more room for the nerve. (traversohand.com)
  • Carpal tunnel symptoms may not completely go away after surgery, especially in severe cases. (traversohand.com)
  • The scenarios listed above can narrow the carpal tunnel or cause swelling in the tunnel. (traversohand.com)
  • The median nerve is a nerve which passes through the arm to the hand, on each side of the body and which controls sensation and movement in the hand. (ada.com)
  • Pressure on the nerve is decreased by cutting the ligament that forms the top of the tunnel on the palm side of the hand (Figure 2). (traversohand.com)
  • When direct pressure is exerted on a nerve, as in CTS, this is, in medical terms, referred to as an entrapment neuropathy. (ada.com)
  • A detailed history including medical conditions, how the hands have been used, and any prior injuries is important in diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome. (traversohand.com)