The median nerve is one of many peripheral nerves that extend throughout the body. This nerve in particular provides important control of the hand, wrist, and forearm and is commonly associated ...

Carpal tunnel syndrome is numbness, tingling, weakness, and other problems in your hand because of pressure on the median nerve in your wrist. This nerve runs through the carpal tunnel, which is found ...

It occurs when the median nerve—which controls sensation and movement in the hand—becomes compressed as it passes through a narrow passage in the wrist called the carpal tunnel. Dr Vivek ...

It’s one of three main nerves that provide feeling and function to your hand. Ulnar tunnel syndrome is carpal tunnel’s lesser-known cousin. Like the median nerve passes through the carpal ...

CTS occurs when the median nerve in the hand becomes compressed, generally due to inflammation from overuse. CTS can lead to symptoms such as pain, tingling sensations, and decreased hand strength.