Pinched nerve: Carpal tunnel is caused by compression of a nerve in the wrist. While the diagnosis can often be made on the basis of a careful history and examination, electrical testing can be used to prove the diagnosis. This is important to rule out other diagnoses (e.g. Pinched nerve in the neck) that may be causing your symptoms. A neurologist can help guide diagnosis and treatment, .
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