The pain in my hands jolted me awake at 3 a.m. Frustrated, I vigorously shook them until it felt like blood was flowing again. Waking like this had become a routine, as familiar as yawning midday in ...

Even if you hear that "the surgery can be done as an outpatient procedure," what you really want to know is what life will be like afterward.When will I be able to hold a kitchen knife?Will I be able ...

This story first appeared in Healthy You - July 2024, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication. Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause persistent pain and discomfort that makes everyday activities a ...

FOND DU LAC — Very few doctors conduct carpal tunnel surgery with minimal invasion and recovery time, but SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic plastic surgeon Richard Schaefer recently treated his 1 ...

With a patchwork of approaches to grade carpal tunnel syndrome severity, new guidance recommends a single validated scale to bring greater consistency to treatment decisions.

Home remedies such as wrist splints, NSAIDs, and activity modification can help manage carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms. Medical treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome include physical therapy, nerve ...