Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common wrist injury that has become more and more recognized and treatable. The condition causes wrist pain, a numb feeling in your hand to your fingers and tingling that sometimes travels down your arm. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve on the back of your hand gets compressed or squeezed.
It's important to get a firm diagnosis in Midtown Manhattan by your sports and pain management team of doctors. Without swift treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, the condition gets worse. One outcome from untreated carpal tunnel is permanent nerve damage.
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatments Begin with a Professional Diagnosis
The tiny passageway inside the back of your hand is called the carpal tunnel. It's the space through which your flexor tendons and median nerve travel through. It's about an inch in diameter. Because it's such a vital protector, the walls of the tunnel are relatively rigid and not easily stretched or enlarged.
When tissues in the tunnel become inflamed or swollen, pressure is put on the tendon, which in turn presses on the nerve, causing pain. Your Manhattan physician relies on a thorough history to diagnose your discomfort and develop a carpal tunnel syndrome treatment plan. Risk factors that may lead to a carpel tunnel diagnosis include:
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Symptoms Can Come on Slowly
You may not recognize the beginning tell-tale signs of carpel tunnel syndrome. But after an injury or after prolonged wear and tear, you should be aware of its possibility. Most people report that painful symptoms were intermittent for a long time. Eventually, however, the pain happens more frequently and lasts for longer periods of time.
Specific symptoms include:
Your NYC Medical Exam
To give you a definitive diagnosis that excludes wrist tendonitis as the source of your pain, your doctor may:
Press down on the back of your hand to see how bad it hurts.
Flex and bend your wrists to test for tingling or numbness in one or both hands.
Check to see if the muscles around your thumb have become weakened or atrophied.
Lightly stick your fingertips while you close your eyes to test for sensitivity.
Once he suspects carpel tunnel syndrome, further tests may be needed. These may include:
Carpal Tunnel Treatment NYC
Carpal tunnel syndrome treatments usually begin with lifestyle modifications that may include adjusting your workstation, getting more ergonomic working tools or modifying the way you play your games and hobbies. Other non-surgical carpal tunnel syndrome treatments include:
- Splinting or bracing, which holds the tunnel in place, giving it time to heal
- Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to relieve inflammation and pain
- Doing exercises that target the gliding motions in your hands
- Getting injections of steroids
You should feel better within six to eight weeks after starting non-invasive treatments. But if the pain persists, or worsens, you may be a candidate for surgery, known as a carpal tunnel release. As with most conditions that limit your activity levels, a carpal tunnel doctor in your area prefers to get you back in your game completely with little or no after-effects.
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Dr. Febin Melepura, MD
Double Board-Certified Pain Specialist
Meet Dr. Febin Melepura — Your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Specialist in NYC
Dr. Febin Melepura, MD is a double board-certified interventional pain management specialist and the founder of the Sports Pain Institute of New York. He completed his residency and fellowship training at New York Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University Medical Center, one of the nation's leading academic medical centers.
He holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Pain Medicine, and has treated more than 7,500 patients and performed over 5,250 procedures throughout his career. He has been named a Top Pain Management Doctor in New York and one of America's Top Doctors™ by Castle Connolly.
Dr. Melepura's approach to carpal tunnel syndrome is rooted in precision: identify the exact source, treat it with a targeted injection, and get you back to your daily life as quickly as possible.
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