Care for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at University of Colorado Hospital
Why Choose Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at University of Colorado Hospital?
University of Colorado Hospital has the only hand Center in the region that is part of an academic medical center. Our Hand Center doctors have written textbook chapters on hand diseases, including carpal tunnel syndrome, and participate in research projects. They also all hold Certificates of Added Quality in Surgery of the Hand and practice hand surgery full time.
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
The carpal tunnel is a narrow opening at the base of the hand that houses nerves and tendons. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand through the carpal tunnel, become pressed or squeezed at the wrist. This can result in pain, weakness or numbness in the hand and wrist. Often, the pain travels up the arm. Symptoms generally appear during a person’s sleep. As symptoms worsen, people feel frequent burning, tingling or numbness in the palm of the hand and the fingers.
A number of factors may contribute to a person developing carpal tunnel syndrome. These include repetitive use, injury and physical characteristics.
Other health conditions also may cause carpal tunnel syndrome. These can include:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Hormonal disorders
- Pregnancy
Carpal tunnel syndrome generally affects adults only, and women are three times more likely than men to develop carpal tunnel syndrome.
Departments Supporting Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hand Center
Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion
(720) 848-0485
All of our hand surgeons are board certified in either orthopaedic surgery or plastic surgery.