Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Genetic or Work Related?


Above is a photo of a model of the human wrist. The Rolee Polee handheld trackball might help alleviate wrist pain because it allows you to place your hand and wrist in many different positions.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Debate

The Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Debate - Genetic or Work Related? Contrary to popular belief, many experts say that the main cause of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is Genetics. They conclude that although work conditions can make CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome) worse, they say it's not the root cause of the problem. I think most people label all wrist related injuries as CTS, however, that may not be the case. In any regard, does it really matter if you have CTS or just some other type of wrist injury? Pain is pain no matter what you call it. What is your view on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Do you believe it is genetic, work related, or a combination of the two? Please leave your comments below.


The above diagram is a cross section of the human wrist and it shows how the nerves get to the hand.

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Well basically, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or CTS (sometimes called median neuropathy at the wrist) is a medical condition where a nerve called the median nerve is pinched inside the wrist. This can lead to pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Notice that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome affects the hand not the wrist. This is why there is a distinction between Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, repetitive motion wrist pain, or work related wrist injury.

 
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External links

Carpal Tunnel Release - Information for patients
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Fact Sheet (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
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DIY USB foot pedal

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Repetitive Motion Injury - Work Related Injury - Wrist Pain


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