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Carpal Tunnel Tests
If you have been experiencing numbness, tingling in the fingers, pain at night, and loss of grip strength due to repetitive work activity, playing a musical instrument, or a hobby like woodworking or knitting, chances are that you may be suffering from some variation of carpal tunnel syndrome. Physicians and neurologists often subject potential CTS patients to a test known as a nerve conduction test. Basically, a small, non-damaging voltage is applied through the nerves of the hand and wrist to test for inhibition of the nerve response. Some people find the nerve conductivity testing painful, others do not, while some say it makes their skin crawl. In serious cases of carpal tunnel syndrome, the nerve conduction studies will confirm nerve inhibition, which is most likely caused by impingement of the nerve in the carpal tunnel when accompanied by the other common symptoms. However, not everyone who passes carpal tunnel nerve conduction tests with flying colors is in the clear. Indeed, oftentimes, these tests don't pick up on the early-to-mild symptoms. Because repetitive stress-type injuries can be difficult to control when they persist, it's important to be proactive about any early signs of potential CTS to avoid progression of the symptoms and further injury. If you would like to resolve your carpal tunnel syndrome quickly, please browse the information and testimonials here at MyCarpalTunnel.com. Our site contains a wealth of facts about CTS as well as critical "myth busting" info on the disorder. You can also read clinical studies about First Hand Medical's remarkable new treatment brace, the Carpal Solution.
Whereas standard wrist surgery to treat CTS has a success rate of approximately 40 to 60 percent, the Carpal Solution has demonstrated an over 95 percent patient satisfaction rate. Is it possible that a simple wrist brace is more effective at treating CTS than surgery itself? The data are compelling. Educate yourself about this clinically documented new therapy at our site, and visit your physician to confirm your self-diagnosis.
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