Carpal tunnel syndrome can be an early sign of transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR), though most people with carpal tunnel won't develop ATTR.

There’s a lot happening inside your wrist. Packed into that little space are numerous bones, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. Nine of those tendons and a large nerve are all packed together in an even ...

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a nerve condition that happens in your wrist and mostly affects your hand. This common condition happens when the median nerve — one of the main nerves that run from your arm ...

This link isn’t entirely understood yet, but carpal tunnel syndrome — especially when it develops in both wrists — is increasingly seen as a red flag that a person might develop ATTR-CM (also called ...

Do you spend your days using a computer, sorting mail, or assembling small parts? Do you experience numbness in your hands at night or during certain activities? You may be at risk for, or already ...

Experts say that as the population ages and baby boomers get older, carpal tunnel syndrome has become more prevalent. (Getty Images) If you’ve ever experienced numbness or tingling in your hand or ...

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when pressure is placed on the median nerve in your wrist. There are several effective ways to prevent this, such as maintaining proper wrist position and practicing ...

If you've ever dealt with carpal tunnel syndrome, you know how even something as simple as typing can turn into a painful experience. Tingling or sharp pain shoots through your wrist as the median ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers found a 2-fold increased risk for carpal tunnel syndrome prior to a diagnosis of rheumatoid ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome was an early predictor of heart failure during 10 years of follow-up. The ...

Baylor Medicine plastic surgery hand specialists are leaders in diagnosing and treating a wide range of hand conditions, offering both surgical and non-surgical options, for patients of all ages. From ...

Although CTS is a strong driver of workers' compensation costs, lost wages, lost productivity, and disability, there is still a limited understanding of its frequency and causes in working populations ...