Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can cause shoulder pain, although it is not one of the typical symptoms. In some cases, people may have shoulder pain without any wrist pain. If CTS is the cause, then ...

Wrist pain has a lot of possible causes, including a sprain, tendonitis, arthritis, and fractures. Some may heal with rest, while others may need treatment. It may also be a chronic issue that has the ...

Medically reviewed by Angela Ryan Lee, MD Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are a common early sign among people with a potentially serious heart condition called transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR).

Frequent, repetitive hand movements, like typing or writing, can contribute to the development of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). With 9 in 10 U.S. adults using smartphones, researchers are considering ...

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 with ...

A 48-year-old man presented with a 2-year history of oedema and pain in his right hand. Initially diagnosed with tendonitis, he underwent physical therapy which provided limited relief. MRI ...

A 58-year-old, right-hand dominant woman fell in the shower and injured her left wrist. She was seen 3 days later at an outside emergency department (ED) where radiographs were obtained. Her wrist was ...

Our hands guide us through the day, from the moment we brush our teeth in the mornings to the second we turn out the light at night. People with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) are very aware of this ...

Alison Whybrow, 59 went to A&E with a fractured wrist after a fall but was left stunned when scans revealed a brain tumour.

After a much-needed hypermobility diagnosis, my chronic hand and wrist pain helped me realize I had to revamp my computer workspace if I wanted to keep writing. I loved my laptop for its portability, ...