CARPAL TUNNEL

SYNDROME
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is
a condition affecting the
hand and wrist.

The carpal tunnel is an

opening through the wrist to
the hand that is formed by
the bones of the wrist on
one side and transverse
carpal ligament on the other.
Carpal tunnel
Median nerve
Tenosynovium
 causes
Occupational factors

repetitive hand motions

Awkward hand positions

strong gripping

mechanical stress on the palm

Vibration
Non occupational factors

Arthritis

Diabetes

Pregnancy

Wrist fractures and dislocations

Menopause

Wrist cysts
 symptoms

Numbness

Pain
 Prevention of CTS
Redesigning of work stations.

Redesigning of tools, job.

Educating workers
 Prevention of CTS

Examples of an adjustable fixture that reduces the wrist flexion

 Example of Redesigning of tool

A possible knife handle that eliminates bending the wrist while cutting