Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Affects Nerve Function In The Hands For Residents in Fanwood

While we normally associate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in Fanwood with symptoms like pain, numbness, and tingling in the affected hand, a new study finds that CTS can also impair the sense of touch.

In the study, researchers conducted temperature sensitivity tests on 81 CTS patients and 44 healthy controls and found that the hands of patients with severe CTS were less sensitive to detecting both hot and cold temperatures.

The researchers conclude, "These results support the growing body of evidence that carpal tunnel syndrome can affect small afferent fibers."

To read the full article you can view it in the Muscle & Nerve, October 2017. For more information please give us a call at Fanwood Back Relief Center in Fanwood at 908-288-7129. We are happy to help.