rannekanavaoireyhtymässä
Rannekanavaoireyhtymä, known in English as carpal tunnel syndrome, is a common condition characterized by pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes compressed or squeezed at the wrist. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway in the wrist formed by bones and ligaments; the median nerve and several tendons pass through this tunnel. Swelling or inflammation of these tendons can narrow the tunnel, putting pressure on the median nerve.
Symptoms typically begin gradually and may worsen over time. They often include a burning or tingling sensation
The exact cause of carpal tunnel syndrome is not always clear, but certain factors are associated with
Diagnosis often involves a physical examination, a review of symptoms, and sometimes nerve conduction studies or