Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Kent Chou, MD, practices at Banner Estrella Medical Center.

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Text: CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME, Kent Chou, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, Banner Estrella Medical Center

Audio:  “I’m Dr. Kent Chou, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in disorders of the hand, wrist, and elbow.” 

Text: CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME , Common Condition, Affecting up to 10% of the population, Increased pressure on the median nerve

Audio:  “Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very common condition, affecting up to 10-percent of the population, and is caused by increased pressure on the median nerve in the wrist.”

Text: Wrist pain, Numbness or tingling of the fingers – especially at night

Image: X-ray of side of hand

Audio:  “Symptoms may include wrist pain and numbness or tingling of the fingers, especially at night.”

Image: X-ray of hand on computer mouse

Text: Daytime symptoms may be associated with activities such as:

Audio:  “Daytime symptoms may be associated with activities requiring prolonged gripping…”

Text: Driving, Holding a newspaper, Using a hair dryer

Audio:  “…such as driving, holding a newspaper, or using a hair dryer.”

Text: Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Thyroid conditions

Audio:  “Carpal tunnel syndrome is more common in people who have diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or thyroid conditions.”

Text: Non-Surgical and Surgical treatments for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Image:  X-ray of hand – top view

Audio:  “There are both non-surgical and surgical treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome.”

Text: Non-Surgical, Wrist splinting, Anti-inflammatory meds, Steroids or Cortisone, Injections

Audio:  “Non-surgical treatment options include wrist splinting, anti-inflammatory medication, and steroid or cortisone injections.”

Text: Surgical, Carpal Tunnel Release

Audio:  “The surgical procedure for carpal tunnel syndrome is called carpal tunnel release. This involves cutting a tight band of tissue, called the transverse carpal ligament, which overlies the median nerve.”

Text: CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

Audio:  “The procedure can be performed in several different ways. Less invasive techniques…”

Text: CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME, Mini Open & Endoscopic techniques, Less pain, Quicker recovery

Audio:  “…such as the mini-open and endoscopic techniques, generally result in less pain and quicker recovery. The results of carpal tunnel release, however, are typically excellent regardless of the specific technique used.”

Text: CARPAL TUNNEL RELEASE, Generally cures CTS

Audio:  “Carpal tunnel release generally cures carpal tunnel syndrome although a small number of patients may experience recurrent symptoms later in life. Most people who undergo carpal tunnel release are able to return to work…”

Text: CARPAL TUNNEL RELEASE, Several days to weeks

Audio:  “…within several days to weeks, depending on the nature of their jobs. If you think that you may have carpal tunnel syndrome, talk to your doctor.”

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