Lumps & Bumps / Skin Cancer / Wrist and Hand Surgery
Lumps & Bumps / Skin Cancer / Wrist and Hand Surgery
A wide range of problems can occur in the hand and wrist. These may be due to disease, trauma, benign or maligant tumour or previous surgery. In many cases, surgery may be the recommended treatment because it can relieve pain and improve function. Many disorders of the hand and wrist can be treated by surgery.
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
Tingling sensation and numbness in the hand (mainly tip of the thumb, index finger and middle finger)
Sharp pains through the arm and sometimes up to the shoulder
Pain associated with gripping
A tendency to drop objects
Difficulty with activities requiring precise hand motor skills.
Initially, symptoms often occur at night or on waking, and may worsen during the day. Surgery can open the carpal tunnel and relieve pressure on the median nerve.