How Do You Recognize The Symptoms Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel is a condition of the wrist joint and affects millions of people in the United States. The wrist is a complex joint made up of fifteen bones, articular cartilage, ligaments tendons and nerves. The joint is composed of eight small bones called carpal that are situated in two rows of four. The proximal, or closest to the body, row of carpal bones attaches the hand to the radius and ulna which are the bones of the forearm. These small carpal bones are what allow the wrist to be such a flexible joint and bend. On the other side the carpals attach to the metacarpals or the mid bones of the hand. The first step to recognizing carpal tunnel is to understand the anatomy of the wrist. The wrist is actually made up of many small joints hooked together by ligaments and tendons. Each small joint is padded by articular cartilage which allow for smooth movement. Nerves travel to the hand crossing the wrist joint and carry messages from the brain to the wrist. The primary nerves that co
