More Children Affected with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Physician Reports

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More Children Affected with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Physician Reports

11 Jul 2005 Medical News Today

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is no longer an adult disorder, according to

Dr. Woo-Ming, a San Diego primary care physician.

" It's the video games " , Woo-Ming said. " Every kid seems to have a

Game Boy or Playstation Portable in their hands " . Carpal Tunnel

Syndrome is considered a type of RSD, or repetitive strain

disorder " Hours upon hours of playing can lead to similar effects

that we see in patients who work with computers or type for a

living " .

Woo-Ming has launched a website dedicated to educating the public of

carpal tunnel syndrome (carpal-tunnel-surgery.com). Over eight

million people in the United States are afflicted with carpal tunnel

syndrome each year. Dr. Woo-Ming suggest parents who see their

children suffering from numbness and tingling of the hands should be

taken to their primary care physician to be evaluated.

" Early detection is the key. "

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is regarded as the #1 cause of lost work

according to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration,

accounting for 50% of the work related injuries in the United States.

The cause of carpal tunnel syndrome is thought to be due to

repetitive stress of the hand and wrist, common among computer users

in today's information age.

Despite the domain, http://www.carpal-tunnel-surgery.com, does not

entirely focus on invasive treatments of carpal tunnel

syndrome. " There are many treatments of carpal tunnel syndrome that

are safe and effective. " Woo-Ming said. " I often recommend temporary

immobilization and exercises that focus on strengthening and

stretching. My goal for Carpal-Tunnel Surgery.com is to make the

public aware that alternative treatments are available, and surgery

should only be reserved as the last option " .

Carpal-Tunnel-Surgery.com is the first of a series of easy to

understand health-based websites that cater to the consumers. Future

plans include a forum, as well as downloadable videos and DVD releae

to help the afflicted with carpal tunnel syndrome at home.