11. Eleventh Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Commonly affected by peripheral neuropathy are the patient’s feet and extremities. In contrast, symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are limited to the hands. The median nerve travels through the carpal tunnel, a constricted area between the bones and ligaments at the base of the hand. This vital nerve is responsible for supplying the forearm and thenar eminence muscles, thereby regulating the movement of the hand.
When this important nerve is compressed, pressed, or inflamed at the wrist, a person experiences radiating arm pain, paralysis, and muscle weakness. The symptoms manifest most prominently on the digits, specifically the index, middle, and ring fingers. Depending on the severity of the pressure, the patient’s symptoms may intensify to the point where it becomes difficult for them to hold an object or form a fist. Other conditions, such as arthritis, trauma, thyroid disease, or a wrist injury, may also cause the median nerve and tendons to experience pressure.
