CARPEL TUNNEL SYNDROME : A REVIEW

The carpal tunnel is an anatomical compartment located at the base of the wrist. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common problem which interferes with the normal use of the hand. About three in 100 men and five in 100 women develop carpal tunnel syndrome at some point in their life. CTS is a condition in which one the median nerve becomes compressed inside a "tunnel" in the wrist. CTS may be job related or associated with other diseases. It can cause various symptoms including pain, numbness, tingling, or a "funny feeling" in the fingers, hand, or wrist. The reference standard for the diagnosis of CTS is electrophysiological testing, other test includes Phalens test, Tinel test and Durkans test. Various non surgical and surgical treatments are present now a day to treat the CTS.