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What Causes Numbness And Occasional Pain In The Left Wrist?
I have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome in my left wrist. Since all efferent and afferent fibers travel in the same sheath and receive the same amount of compression and trauma, How can I have numbness and occasional pain but still keep my proprioceptive and motor skills?
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
Hi
the nerve involved in carpal tunnel syndrome is called median nerve. it helps you with sensation in the palmar area of the thumb, index, middle and half of ring finger, your motor function usually remains intact in these fingers until late in the disease progression and your proprioception usually not affected
the nerve involved in carpal tunnel syndrome is called median nerve. it helps you with sensation in the palmar area of the thumb, index, middle and half of ring finger, your motor function usually remains intact in these fingers until late in the disease progression and your proprioception usually not affected
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