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Have Symptoms Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Numbness, Tingling In Index Finger. Corticosteroid Does Not Help. What Will Help?
I have symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, but my doctor has ruled it out after giving me a couple tests. The numbness and tingling are localized to primarily my index finger and palm and the symptoms began immediately after a difficult mountaineering decent over a month ago. The symptoms have also NOT responded to a Corticosteroid injection in my palm. Should I seek the care of a specialist? If so, what specialty?
Wed, 25 Sep 2013
Hi, thank your for question.
you need nerve conduction studies of your arms to confirm or exclude the carpal tunnel syndrome
you can see neurologist or orthopaedic surgeon for your condition
kind regards
you need nerve conduction studies of your arms to confirm or exclude the carpal tunnel syndrome
you can see neurologist or orthopaedic surgeon for your condition
kind regards
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
If you are not getting any symptom relief with conservative management including steroid injections, then surgical decompression either by arthroscopy or open method are indicated.
You should approach either an orthopedic surgeon or a neurosurgeon for further management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
If you are not getting any symptom relief with conservative management including steroid injections, then surgical decompression either by arthroscopy or open method are indicated.
You should approach either an orthopedic surgeon or a neurosurgeon for further management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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