Diagnostic and Research Techniques in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common neuropathy, costing upward of $2B USD annually in North America. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a result of chronic trauma to the median nerve, resulting in nerve damage, decreased conductivity of nerve impulses, and ultimately presents with clinical symptoms such as pain, tingling, numbness, and thumb muscle atrophy in severe cases. Although patient history, symptoms, and a nerve conduction study are the …