Carpal tunnel syndrome facts for kids
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is an injury of the hand/wrist region.
Images for kids
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Anatomy of the carpal tunnel, showing the median nerve passing through the tight space it shares with the finger tendons
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A rigid splint can keep the wrist straight
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A different type of rigid splint used in carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome operation
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Scars from carpal tunnel release surgery. Two different techniques were used. The left scar is 6 weeks old, the right scar is 2 weeks old. Also note the muscular atrophy of the thenar eminence in the left hand, a common sign of advanced CTS
See also
In Spanish: Síndrome del túnel carpiano para niños
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