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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Neurological SystemchronicCommonPreventable

Also known as: CTS, Median Nerve Compression, Wrist Pain Syndrome

3-6% of adults in general population

affected Globally

Not fatal; leading cause of hand disability

death Rank

Most common ages 40-60

age Range

Partially - ergonomic modifications help

preventable

Progressive without treatment; curable with surgery

duration

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm through a narrow passageway in the wrist (carpal tunnel), becomes compressed. This causes numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and fingers. It is often related to repetitive hand motions and is one of the most common nerve compression disorders.

Who's at Risk?

Women (3x more common than men)

Repetitive hand movement workers (typing, assembly line)

Pregnant women

Obesity

Diabetes

Rheumatoid arthritis

Hypothyroidism

Ages 40-60

This information is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment.

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