carpal tunnel syndrome

2 definitions found

carpal tunnel syndrome - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  carpal tunnel syndrome
      n 1: a painful disorder caused by compression of a nerve in the
           carpal tunnel; characterized by discomfort and weakness in
           the hands and fingers and by sensations of tingling,
           burning or numbness

carpal tunnel syndrome - Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (26 May 2007) :

  overuse strain injury
  carpal tunnel syndrome
  repetitive strain disorder
  repetitive strain injury
  tendinitis
  tennis elbow
  trigger finger
  
     <medical> (Or "repetitive strain injury", RSI, "repetitive
     strain disorder") Any tendon or muscle injury resulting from
     overuse, usually in the hand, wrist, or arm.  Injury may be
     caused by any combination of repetitive, unacustomed, or
     prolonged movements, forcefulness, or an awkward position
     (often due to bad ergonomics).  The symptoms are pain,
     tingling, weakness, numbness, swelling, cracking, stiffness,
     or reduced coordination.
  
     Common conditions are:
  
     Carpal tunnel syndrome, where swelling of the membrane linings
     in your wrist surrounding the tendons that bend your fingers
     compresses the median nerve.  This may result in numbness and
     pain in the hand, arm, shoulder, and neck.
  
     Tennis elbow, where rotating your wrist and using force causes
     a form of epicondylitis.
  
     Tendinitis, where unacustomed exercise or repeated awkward
     movements inflame wrist, elbow, or shoulder tendons, often
     leading to severe stiffness.
  
     Trigger finger, a popping or catching sensation when you bend
     your finger, wrist, or shoulder.  This form of tenosynovitis
     is caused by repetitive hand movements.
  
     To prevent the condition worsening, treat the pain with heat,
     cold, or aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen sodium; rest; or
     immobilise the injured area with a splint or bandage.  See a
     doctor.
  
     Amara's RSI information (http://amara.com/aboutme/rsi.html)
     .
  
     RSI links from Yahoo  (http://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Repetitive_Strain_Disorder/)
      .
  
     Guide to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (http://sechrest.com/mmg/cts/)
     .
  
     CTS from Yahoo  (http://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Carpal_Tunnel_Syndrome/)
      .
  
     (1999-10-03)