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Feb 22, 2025

The Science Behind Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: What Really Happens to Your Nerves?

Experiencing hand pain or numbness? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy, characterized by the compression of the median nerve as it travels through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. This

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Feb 16, 2025

How Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Develops and Who Is at Risk

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve in the wrist becomes compressed, leading to numbness, tingling, and hand weakness. It develops due to repetitive hand movements, poor wrist positioning,

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Feb 09, 2025

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 101: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve in the wrist becomes compressed, causing pain, numbness, and tingling. Common causes include repetitive hand movements, health conditions like diabetes, and

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Feb 02, 2025

Carpal Tunnel Release with Ultrasound Guidance (using Sonex): Expected Outcomes with Dr. Latzka

Join Dr. Latzka as he discusses the benefits and expected outcomes of ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release (USGCTR) using the Sonex device. In this video, you'll learn about how this minimally invasive procedure

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Jan 09, 2024

Journal Watch: New Systematic review of Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Carpal Tunnel Release

Over 500,000 carpal tunnel releases are performed annually in the United States. Since 2005, publications of a new approach using ultrasound guidance have emerged in the literature with new approaches and devices with

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Dec 26, 2023

Journal Watch: New Long-Term Real World Safety Data on Carpal Tunnel Release Using Ultrasound Guidance

In a new study with one-year follow up data, carpal tunnel release using ultrasound guidance showed a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in symptoms and function with a high satisfaction

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Dec 25, 2023

How is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Diagnosed

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that can causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist, and

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Dec 24, 2023

History and Evolution of Carpal Tunnel Surgery

The primary goal of a carpal tunnel release is to transect the transverse carpal ligament to release pressure on the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. An estimated 500,000 carpal tunnel releases are performed annually

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Dec 24, 2023

Journal Watch: Safety and Efficacy of Ultrasound Guided Carpal Tunnel Release with Sonex

The purpose of this study was to determine the safety and efficacy of ultrasound guided carpal tunnel release using the Sonex device. A consecutive group of patients treated by a single primary care sports medicine

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