What is the definition or description of: carpal tunnel syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syn: Entrapment of the median nerve at the wrist is how we describe carpal tunnel. There are 8 carpal bones, but the hamate and pisiform form the ulnar side. The trapezium and scaphoid for the radial side. Flex the 3rd digit and look at the palmar hand side. The long flexor's tendon will be visible, the median n is just to its thumb side. Wrist flexion or extension can irritate the n, incr symptoms.

Median nerve: Compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel a structure at the base of the palm bound by carpal bones and the transverse carpal ligament containing the nerve and the finger flexor tendons. Causes numbness in the thumb, index finger, long finger and radial half of ring finger. Can cause weakness of grip and pinch because of effect on apb muscle in thenar muscles of thumb.

Nerve Compression: Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which the median nerve of the upper extremity becomes compressed in the narrow part of the wrist called the carpal tunnel. Hallmark symptoms include numbness, tingling, pain, loss of sensation, and weakness of the hand. The symptoms are found in the thumb, index, middle and half the ring finger. While the small finger remains uninvolved.

Carpal tunnel: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve becomes squeezed at the wrist. The median nerve runs through the forearm, from the elbow to the hand. It supplies sensation to the tips of the thumb and fingers (not the little finger). The carpal tunnel is a passage made of ligaments and bones through which tendons and the median nerve pass. Symptoms may be pain, weakness or numbness.