Carpal tunnel syndrome is a problem caused by inflammation and pressure inside the tunnel formed by the carpus and the transverse carpal ligament in the wrist, where some of the tendons and the median nerve are located. It is a very common peripheral neuropathy, common in women between 40 and 60 years old and directly related to the type of activity carried out with the hands. Some of the factors that cause this pathology can be rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and the repeated use of movements with the hands. It manifests with pain, numbness of the fingers, tingling and weakness.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the result of a combination of factors that increase pressure on the nerve without being a problem with the nerve itself. In some people the disorder could probably be due to a congenital predisposition, this determined by a carpal tunnel smaller than normal.

This pathology may not be a great annoyance in its beginnings but in a more advanced degree it is characterized by being a disabling syndrome for people who suffer from it.

To treat the pathology, we begin by placing a splint that is used at night, trying to relieve the wrist of compression and prevent the symptoms from increasing.

In addition, when the first symptoms begin, it is important to determine what the causes of the problems may be and try to solve them, especially when they are associated with a bad postural vice or repetitive gesture.

If your symptoms of the disease are severe or do not improve with the aforementioned treatments, it is normal for your doctor to recommend surgery to release the carpal tunnel and remove the pressure that supports the median nerve. This intervention is usually carried out through an incision in the wrist or palm of the hand. To recover from the intervention you will need at least 2-3 months and at no time does this treatment give you 100% effectiveness to recover from carpal tunnel syndrome.