Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Center - West Covina, CA
West Covina Rheumatologist Doctors for Carpal Tunnel SyndromeType of Physician: Rheumatologist What is a Rheumatologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners treat diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. The rheumatologist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, etc. The rheumatologist may work closely with other specialists such as orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists. Specialty: Rheumatology Common Name: Rheumatologist Doctors in West Covina * Alexander A Maglunog MD  Samy Metyas MD  Health Care Partners Arcadia  Drs Fauble & Tan  E Robert Harris MD  Naveen Raja DO  Facey Medical Group San Gabriel  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  Dean T Noritake MD  Dean T Noritake MD  Jimmy H Hwang MD  Jaffar A Tremazi MD  Joseph I Sandler MD & Cynthia C Sandler PhD  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Medical Center  O'Connor & Brown MDs  O'Connor & Brown MDs  Congress Medical Associates  Inland Rheumatology Medical Group  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Medical Center  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Medical Center  Young R Kim MD  USC Rheumatology Dept  USC Internal Medicine  USC Rheumatology Dept  White Memorial Medical Group  Lakewood Primary Care  MD-Pro Health Partners  Talbert Medical Group  Inland Rheumatology Medical Group  Inland Rheumatology Medical Group  Inland Rheumatology Medical Group  Chaparral Medical Group  Ungsana Ukarapong MD  Harbor Arthritis & Medical Clinic  Nancy F Godfrey MD  Stephen L Bland MD  Medical Group Inc  Sam Miguel Clinic  Waggdy W Kades MD  Verdugo Rheumatology Medical Group  Krishan S Khurana MD  Marilyn G Myers MD  CA Institute for Fibromyalgia  Premiere Plastic Surgery  Great Health Medical Center  Lalitha Ananth MD  Gharoon Panahi MD  James R Ryba MD Inc  Beach Orthopedic Associates  Valerius Medical Group & Research Ctr  Healthcare Partners Atlantic Avenue  James G Gitlin MD  Assa Weinberg MD  Christine Thai MD  Lakeside Medical Associates  Christine Leehealey MD  William H Hong MD  Purnell Kirkland MD  Harbor UCLA Medical Foundation  Harbor UCLA Medical Foundation  Harbor UCLA Medical Foundation  International Center for Joint Disorders  Elayne K Garber MD  Katherine Neumann MD  David S Silver MD Inc  Stuart L Silverman MD  Alan W Weinberger MD  Kevin Yousefi MD  Marilyn A Solsky MD  UCI Multispecialty Medical Group  UCI Multispecialty Medical Group  Allan L Metzger MD FACP  Alan R Schenk MD  Beverly Medical Associates  Beverly Medical Associates  Renee Z Rinaldi MD & Dahlia Carr MD  Medical Group of Beverly Hills  Seymour Levine MD  Cedars-Sinai Medical Group Rheumatology  Renee Z Rinaldi MD & Dahlia Carr MD  Cedars-Sinai Medical Group Rheumatology  Anthony Bohan MD  Arash Horizon MD  Kaiser Permanente Harbor City Mixed Specialties  Kaiser Permanente Harbor City Mixed Specialties  Joel Schneider MD  Barry S Unger MD  Pacific Arthritis Care Center  Pacific Arthritis Care Center  Solomon Forouzesh MD  Paul Hyoun Kim MD  Bruce L Miller MD  B Burt Rahavi MD  Mitchell C Austin MD  Rodney Bluestone Medical Corporation  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Torrance Specialty West Covina, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-28
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Tarsal Tunnel SyndromeRead the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome article » What is carpal tunnel syndrome?Carpus is a word derived from the Greek word karpos, which means "wrist." The wrist is surrounded by a band of fibrous tissue that normally functions as a support for the joint. The tight space between this fibrous band and the wrist bone is called the carpal tunnel. The median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel to receive sensations from the thumb, index, and middle fingers of the hand. Any condition that causes swelling or a change in position of the tissue within the carpal tunnel can squeeze and irritate the median nerve. Irritation of the median nerve in this manner causes tingling and numbness of the thumb, index, and the middle fingers -- a condition known as "carpal tunnel syndrome."
What is tarsal tunnel syndrome?Anatomy similar to that of the wrist and hand exists in the ankle and foot. Tarsal is a word derived from the Latin word for "ankle." When the sensory nerve that passes through the tarsal tunnel is irritated by pressure in the tunnel, numbness and tingling of the foot and toes can be felt. This condition is referred to as "tarsal tunnel syndrome." Tarsal tunnel syndrome is analogous to, but far less common, than carpal tunnel syndrome. It is treated similarly.
What conditions and diseases cause carpal tunnel syndrome?For most patients, the cause of their carpal tunnel syndrome is unknown. Any condition that exerts pressure on the median nerve at the wrist can cause carpal tunnel syndrome. Common conditions that can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome include obesity, pregnancy, hypothyroidism, arthritis, diabetes, and trauma. Tendon inflammation resulting from repetitive work, such as uninterrupted typing, can also cause carpal tunnel symptoms. Carpal tunnel syndrome from repetitive maneuvers has been referred to as one of the repetitive stress injuries. Some rare diseases can cause de... Read the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome article » Recommended Reading Related to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Tarsal Tunnel SyndromeWhat is hypothyroidism?Hypothyroidism is a condition characterized by abnormally low thyroid hormone production. There are many disorders that result in hypothyroidism. These disorders may directly or indirectly involve the thyroid gland. Because thyroid hormone affects growth, development, and many cellular processes, inadequate thyroid hormone has widespread consequences for the body. This article will focus specifically on hypothyroidism in adults.
What are thyroid hormones?Thyroid hormones are produced by the thyroid gland. This gland is located in the lower part of the neck, below the Adam's apple. The gland wraps around the windpipe (trachea) and has a shape that is similar to a butterfly - formed by two wings (lobes) and attached by a middle part (isthmus). The thyroid gland uses iodine (mostly available from the diet in foods such as seafood, bread, and salt) to produce thyroid hormones.... Other Related Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ArticlesEmergency Contact for West Covina
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