Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Getting a Grip on Common Hand Conditions

Published in Cancer Weekly, August 21st, 2007

When a wrist hurts, it could be carpal tunnel syndrome -- or something else. Over time, many conditions can affect crucial parts of the hands, causing everything from pain to the loss of normal function. A recent issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource offers an overview of common hand conditions and treatments:

Thumb arthritis: This occurs when the joint at the wrist and base of the thumb develops osteoarthritis. It’s more common after age 40. A combination of factors, including aging, joint injury or stress, and heredity may lead to thumb arthritis.

Carpal tunnel syndrome: This can start with a vague aching in the wrist that can extend to the...

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