Carpal Tunnel

Find Relief for Tingling and Weakness in Your Hand with Treatment from our Carpal Tunnel Specialist

If you're experiencing numbness, tingling, and weakness in your hand, it could be a sign of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). If left untreated, CTS can worsen over time, interfering with simple tasks like holding a steering wheel or drinking a glass of water.


At Gem City Hand and Microsurgeons, our double board-certified plastic, hand & microsurgeons specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.


Treatment options aim to alleviate symptoms and restore function to the hand and wrist. For mild to moderate symptoms, bracing or splinting is often used to keep the wrist in a neutral position, reducing pressure on the median nerve.


For more severe or persistent cases, corticosteroid injections into the carpal tunnel can provide temporary relief from pain and inflammation. In cases where symptoms don't improve, carpal tunnel release surgery may be recommended. This procedure involves cutting the transverse carpal ligament to enlarge the carpal tunnel and reduce pressure on the median nerve, offering long-term relief.


Our skilled team at Gem City Hand and Microsurgeons provides expert care and personalized treatment options for CTS.


Call us today at (937) 704-2130 to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward relief.

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FAQs for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

    The carpal tunnel is a fairly narrow passage in your wrist that opens between your forearm and your hand and fingers. The median nerve from your forearm travels through this tunnel and provides sensation to the palm side of your thumb and first three fingers.


    It also carries nerve signals from your brain that tell your muscles to move.


    Along with the median nerve, nine tendons also run through the carpal tunnel and help you manipulate your fingers. When the median nerve undergoes pressure in the carpal tunnel, you can experience numbness, tingling, and weakness.

  • What Are the Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

    The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome usually start gradually and get worse as time passes.

    • Numbness or tingling in your thumb and index, middle, and ring fingers. Initially, the symptoms may come and go but may become persistent
    • Discomfort in your wrist and your palm
    • Numbness, tingling, and electrical shock sensations that can travel from your wrist up your arm - often while you’re holding a steering wheel, phone, or book
    • Numbness and tingling in your hands that wakes you from sleep
    • Weakness in your hand that may eventually cause you to drop objects

  • What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

    Carpal tunnel syndrome may develop from any action or condition that presses or irritates the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. For instance, a wrist fracture can narrow the tunnel or arthritis can cause swelling and inflammation in your wrist.


    Women appear to be much more likely to develop carpal tunnel syndrome than men, and other issues also may have an effect.

    • Illnesses known to cause nerve damage, such as diabetes
    • Fluid retention during pregnancy and menopause
    • Thyroid disorders, kidney failure, and other serious medical conditions may also increase your chances of developing carpal tunnel syndrome
    • Workplace activities, including work with vibrating tools or any activity that requires prolonged or repetitive flexing of the wrist, such as painting
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