cover of episode Oct. 27 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Rates are Up. Way too Many Wrist Surgeries are Being Performed Hr 2

Oct. 27 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Rates are Up. Way too Many Wrist Surgeries are Being Performed Hr 2

2024/10/28
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a painful condition if the hand, wrist, and fingers caused by compression of a nerve where it passes over the carpal bones through a passage at the front of the wrist. It is estimated that 400,000 to 600,000 Carpal Tunnel surgeries are performed each year in the US, most of which are unnecessary. [Dr. Bob Martin discusses how to help carpal tunnel syndrome without surgery or drugs]