Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 1 C5779776
A condition where pressure on a nerve in the wrist causes numbness, tingling, or weakness in the hand. It commonly affects people who do repetitive hand motions and is often treated with rest, splints, or surgery.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- M79.9
- ICD-11
- FA00.0
- Body system
- musculoskeletal
- Severity
- mild
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Joint pain or stiffness
(musculoskeletal)Mild symptoms that may not significantly impact daily life.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Numbness in thumb and first two fingers
(musculoskeletal)Nocturnal hand paresthesia
(musculoskeletal)Thenar muscle weakness
(musculoskeletal)Thumb opposition difficulty
(musculoskeletal)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Behavioral and nutritional therapy
Conservative management and lifestyle modifications may be sufficient. Monitor symptoms.
Wrist Splinting
Prescription of neutral-position wrist splints to be worn during sleep and potentially during activities that aggravate symptoms. Splinting reduces pressure on the median nerve by preventing wrist flexion.
NSAID Therapy
Oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications to reduce inflammation and alleviate associated pain and discomfort. Short-term use recommended to manage acute symptom flares.
Additional treatment options
Corticosteroid Injection
Local injection of anti-inflammatory corticosteroid medication directly into the carpal tunnel to reduce swelling and pressure on the median nerve. Provides temporary to moderate-term relief.
procedureNerve Gliding Exercises
Specific therapeutic exercises designed to improve median nerve mobility within the carpal tunnel and reduce symptoms. Typically combined with activity modification and ergonomic adjustments.
physical_therapyCarpal Tunnel Release
Surgical division of the transverse carpal ligament to decompress the median nerve. Can be performed as open surgery or endoscopically with smaller incisions.
surgicalWhen to seek medical help
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2016;24(9):e99-e100.
Sears ED, Wu A, Waljee JF, Momoh AT, Zhong L, Chung KC. The Impact of Treatment Delay on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Outcome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022;149(5):1217-1228.
Chesterton LS, Blagojevic-Bucknall M, Jowett S, et al. The Clinical and Cost-Effectiveness of Corticosteroid Injections Compared with Night Splints for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (INSTINCTS): Randomised Controlled Trial. BMJ. 2023;381:e075530.
Genova A, Dix O, Saefan A, Thakur M, Hassan A. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Review of the Literature. Cureus. 2020;12(3):e7333.
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