Bobby Chhabra, MD, Answers Questions About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

September 12, 2023 by jta6n@virginia.edu

Bobby Chhabra

Orthopedic Surgeon Bobby Chhabra, MD explains how carpal tunnel sufferers can find relief. (Photo by Dan Addison, University Communications

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition affecting arms, hands and wrists that involves persistent burning, numbness or tingling, leaving many individuals with hand weakness and inability to grasp items. In a recent interview with UVA Today, Bobby Chhabra, MD, the Lillian T. Pratt Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, answered questions about carpal tunnel syndrome, why it is common among new mothers and treatment options.

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