DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've heard there's a less invasive surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome that's better than the traditional surgery. Is this true? Are there any other treatment options on the horizon?

Wrist surgery can be done to help with concerns like arthritis, fractures, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Surgical techniques and recovery time depend on the exact surgery you have. Share on Pinterest ...

Dr. Ryan Grabow, founder of Concierge Carpal Tunnel & Hand Surgery, and hand-to-shoulder specialist himself, is in-studio to talk about the latest advancements in carpal tunnel treatment. Dr. Grabow ...

Do you spend your days using a computer, sorting mail, or assembling small parts? Do you experience numbness in your hands at night or during certain activities? You may be at risk for, or already ...

FARGO — If you are one of those who has battled carpal tunnel in the wrist, you know the discomfort. And while surgery is often used to fix the problem, few of us like the anesthesia, or missing work.

As a busy public television executive, Sandy Ray sends more than her share of emails and text messages. But ultimately, her wrist and hand sent a painful message back to her. "I woke up at night with ...

Last summer, Anna Lea Matysek of Sarasota, Florida, and her husband Jim set to work sprucing up their property. Some of the hardscaping that had been installed two decades prior had sunk into the soft ...

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If you’ve ever experienced numbness or tingling in your hand or wrist or an urge to “shake out” your hands, these are all common signs of carpal tunnel syndrome, which affects up to 5% of the ...