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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