The risk of developing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) isn’t limited to a particular job or activity, but is most common in jobs or hobbies that require repetitive motions, such as assembly line work and sewing. CTS is three times more common among assemblers than among data-entry personnel. Women are three times more likely to develop CTS than are men. In addition to repetitive motion, other factors may also cause CTS, such as a trauma or injury to the wrist that causes swelling.
Although there are a number of treatment options for CTS, early diagnosis is the key to preventing permanent damage to the Median Nerve. If you already have CTS, then you should consider which treatment options are best for you and act quickly.
Traditional options often include surgery as a treatment for CTS. But since CTS is easily misdiagnosed, especially in its early stages, you’ll want to get a second opinion before you submit to the pain and costs of surgery. Other treatment options may also include medications for pain. But long term use of pain medications, even aspirin, can cause permanent digestive track and other complications.
