Definition

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a disorder caused by
compression at the wrist of the median nerve supplying
the hand, causing numbness and tingling.

Description

The carpal tunnel is an area in the wrist where the
bones and ligaments create a small passageway for the
median nerve. The median nerve is responsible for both
sensation and movement in the hand, in particular the
thumb and first three fingers. When the median nerve is
compressed, an individual