Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Wrist and Hand Pain or Numbness
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a very common problem affecting a large portion of society. Estimates are that up to 1 in 20 of the general population are affected, with occupations such as typists, assembly line workers, postal employees, servers/waitstaff, musicians and carpenters being those most often afflicted by this disorder. CTS produces a high level of cost to the health care system when time lost from work, treatment costs, and short and long term disability payments are factored in. Continued [...]