Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome

A condition in which the median nerve, located on the thumb side of the palm, becomes compressed in the space between the bones of the wrist through which the nerves and tendons run. It can cause tingling of the middle and index finger and weakness of the thumb.

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