In this newsletter for personal injury attorneys, we strive to present sound medical information that has been used in previous cases for accident and injury victims. Provided by chiropractors and medically trained professionals, it can help legal counsels in thier efforts to establish grounds for compensation for their clients.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – CTS – Trauma Series #5 Pressure on the median nerve causing numbness, tingling and loss of motor function (power) in the thumb, forefinger and middle finger over time.

There are many causes for CTS, however, trauma plays a major role in causality when the transcarpal ligament overstreches and compresses the median nerve.

Symptoms can be instant or develop over time and can also be caused by a problem in the neck, where a clinical evaluation correlated with an EMG/NCV are the most accurate tools to differentially diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome.

In the EMG/NCV, the patient does not actively participate, making the results highly accurate. From trauma, therapy or surgery are required, as this problem is usually progressive over time.

The medical information on this email is provided as an information resource only for attorneys and their representatives in automotive/injury accident cases, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes.

This information does not create any patient-physician relationship, and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions. © 2019 – This copyrighted material is exclusive to Disc Center Of America – Vancouverm, Dr. Brian O’Neill. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.