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Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Karpaltunnelsyndrom

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when a nerve is compressed in the wrist. Typical signs are tingling, numbness and pain in parts of the hand, often at night. The cause is increased pressure in a narrow channel of the wrist.

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