Dr. Dhananjaya I Bhat (Consultant - Neurosurgery) talks about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, its symptoms, medical management and the surgery required.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of the hand. When the median nerve is compressed, symptoms can include numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and arm.
Dr. Dhananjaya I Bhat is a consultant neurosurgeon at Aster RV, JP Nagar, Bangalore. Over two decades as a neurosurgeon, he has had the opportunity to operate on over 6000 cases of brain, spine and peripheral nerve pathologies.
