Carpel tunnel syndrome is a nerve entrapment condition caused by the compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpel tunnel in the wrist. It is the most prevalent nerve entrapment neuropathy, representing 90% of all such conditions.
Symptoms are experiences primarily in the thumb and index, middle, and ring fingers.
Pain can also radiate up the affected arm, extending into the shoulder, and neck. As the condition progresses, symptoms may include night pain, hand weakness, decreased fine motor co-ordination, reduced grip strength, clumsiness, and limited wrist mobility.
