by Alan Mozes Call it a hand signal of sorts. New research from Germany shows that the common nerve disorder carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) may be a harbinger for heart failure among older folks. In a study of 164,000 people, those 60 years or older who had the condition, which causes pain, weakness and numbness in the hand and...
AMERICAN ROENTGEN RAY SOCIETY VIDEO: LEAD RESEARCHER SARAH I. KAMEL DISCUSSES HER AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ROENTGENOLOGY (AJR) ARTICLE ON HOW ULTRASOUND-GUIDED CARPAL TUNNEL RELEASE QUICKLY IMPROVES HAND FUNCTION AND REDUCES HAND DISCOMFORT, MAKING THE PROCEDURE. Leesburg, VA, September 16, 2020–According to ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release (UGCTR) quickly improves hand function and...
A plastic wristband offers a novel way to treat the pain of carpal tunnel syndrome, which affects more than a million people in the UK. The device works by pulling skin and soft tissue towards it, thereby easing pressure on the nerve that causes symptoms. In a small pilot study, patients who wore the band for around...
