DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've heard there's a less invasive surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome that's better than the traditional surgery. Is this true? Are there any other treatment options on the horizon?

This condition is caused due to inflammation, the buildup of fluid in the carpal tunnel, or tiny bones moving out of position inside their joint compartments.

Dr. Ryan Grabow, founder of Concierge Carpal Tunnel & Hand Surgery, and hand-to-shoulder specialist himself, is in-studio to talk about the latest advancements in carpal tunnel treatment. Dr. Grabow ...

On Sept. 13, hand specialist Dr. Sarah Yannascoli with Trident Orthopedic Specialist will hold a free seminar focusing on a ...

FOND DU LAC — Very few doctors conduct carpal tunnel surgery with minimal invasion and recovery time, but SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic plastic surgeon Richard Schaefer recently treated his 1 ...

Experts say that as the population ages and baby boomers get older, carpal tunnel syndrome has become more prevalent. (Getty Images) If you’ve ever experienced numbness or tingling in your hand or ...

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Researchers say hydrodissection injections may help relieve pain caused by carpal tunnel syndrome. However, not all experts agree it is the best option for this common wrist ailment. They say a wrist ...

Males presented with more severe carpal tunnel syndrome and were offered surgery more often than females with the condition, according to work by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) ...

The global carpal tunnel release market is presumed to witness a steady growth in the years to come with the growing adoption. Carpel Tunnel is basically a small narrow tunnel formed in the palm side ...

Our wrists are susceptible to a number of potentially debilitating conditions and injuries, especially CTS or carpal tunnel syndrome. CTS is a common hand condition that can cause symptoms like pain, ...

If you’ve ever experienced numbness or tingling in your hand or wrist or an urge to “shake out” your hands, these are all common signs of carpal tunnel syndrome, which affects up to 5% of the ...