{"id":4304,"date":"2023-07-21T10:17:51","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T10:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drvasiliadis.gr\/carpal-tunnel-syndrome\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T08:35:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T08:35:40","slug":"carpal-tunnel-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drvasiliadis.gr\/en\/carpal-tunnel-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"Carpal Tunnel Syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is one of the most common hand conditions. It is caused by pressure on the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. <\/p>\n\n

It is estimated that 3% of the population is affected by the syndrome, which is more common among women.<\/p>\n\n

It is characterized by numbness, weakness, and pain in the wrist and 3\u00bd fingers of the hand, especially the thumb and index finger.<\/p>\n\n

The pain often radiates down the arm. At night, the symptoms in the hand and fingers worsen with a burning sensation, itching, and tingling that disrupts sleep.<\/p>\n\n

In very serious cases, there is a risk of loss of sensation or even partial paralysis in the hand. <\/p>\n\n

Symptoms begin with numbness in the first three fingers of the hand. It is characteristic that it occurs mainly during the evening hours.<\/p>\n\n

Later, pain coexists which may radiate to the entire upper limb.<\/p>\n\n

In more serious cases, weakness is observed when flexing the fingers of the hand and especially during short abduction-adduction of the thumb.<\/p>\n\n

The progression of nerve pressure leads, in advanced stages, to paralysis of the thenar muscles, which are responsible for short abduction and adduction of the thumb.<\/p>\n\n

TREATMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome should begin as soon as possible, according to medical instructions. Initial treatment includes resting the hand for at least 2 weeks with the application of a simple wrist immobilization splint. <\/p>\n\n