Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Schools)

(12 min.) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common condition that can hinder your hand movements and cause a great deal of pain. It occurs when too much pressure is put on the median nerve that runs through your wrist. CTS is not only very painful, but it may be disabling as well.

Topics covered in this safety video include: anatomy of your hand and wrist, what causes CTS, what can you do to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome, how can you reduce further damage to the delicate structure of your wrist, what will your treatment be, carpal tunnel release, and prevention.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.