Untreated Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a nerve injury that disables the hand. The carpal (wrist) tunnel consists of bones and the transverse carpal ligament. The median nerve runs from the neck down to the fingers and passes through the tunnel. When the nerve is pressed against the carpal bone, it becomes injured, causing pain and numbness in the index and middle fingers and weakness of the thumb. CTS is common among people who use their...

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