Carpal Tunnel Biopsy
Alternate Names : Biopsy - Carpal Tunnel
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is becoming more frequently recognized and may be occurring more often. It may result from repetitive motion or the use of devices like computer keyboards. It affects the median nerve, the nerve that supplies feeling and movement to the thumb and "thumb-side" of the hand.
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Surface Anatomy - Normal Wrist
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This picture shows a normal flexed hand. The tendons that move the fingers and are associated with carpal tunnel syndrome are visible just below the wrist.
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