carpal tunnel syndrome
noun
: a condition caused by compression of a nerve where it passes through the wrist into the hand and characterized especially by weakness, pain, and disturbances of sensation in the hand and fingers
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People can suffer from chronic health issues such as a bad back, carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as vision and hearing loss that can prevent them from doing their job but that do not substantially reduce their life expectancy.
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Christian Weller, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
But none of these experiences compares with the relentless pain associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 21 Mar. 2024
A lot of workers are having issues with carpal tunnel syndrome because of the repetitive motion.
—Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
Here are various approaches to treating carpal tunnel syndrome.
—Benjamin Plackett, Discover Magazine, 27 Jan. 2024
In the early stages, carpal tunnel syndrome does tend to manifest at night and then improve during the day.
—Benjamin Plackett, Discover Magazine, 27 Jan. 2024
Matheny underwent surgery recently to treat carpal tunnel syndrome.
—Ellie Silverman, Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2023
These are great for those who might have sensitive hands due to arthritis or have developed carpal tunnel syndrome in their hands or wrists.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023
Regular use of hand exercisers can help improve grip strength, enhance hand endurance, and prevent conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome or arthritis.
—Jon Stojan, The Enquirer, 27 July 2023
Christian Weller, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
But none of these experiences compares with the relentless pain associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 21 Mar. 2024
A lot of workers are having issues with carpal tunnel syndrome because of the repetitive motion.
—Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
Here are various approaches to treating carpal tunnel syndrome.
—Benjamin Plackett, Discover Magazine, 27 Jan. 2024
In the early stages, carpal tunnel syndrome does tend to manifest at night and then improve during the day.
—Benjamin Plackett, Discover Magazine, 27 Jan. 2024
Matheny underwent surgery recently to treat carpal tunnel syndrome.
—Ellie Silverman, Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2023
These are great for those who might have sensitive hands due to arthritis or have developed carpal tunnel syndrome in their hands or wrists.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023
Regular use of hand exercisers can help improve grip strength, enhance hand endurance, and prevent conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome or arthritis.
—Jon Stojan, The Enquirer, 27 July 2023
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1950, in the meaning defined above
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Medical Definition
carpal tunnel syndrome
noun
: a condition caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel and characterized especially by weakness, pain, and disturbances of sensation in the hand and fingers
—abbreviation CTS
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