Peripheral Nerve
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Evaluation of numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand caused by median nerve compression at the wrist — and the surgical release when needed.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common compressive neuropathy. The median nerve, which runs through a narrow tunnel at the wrist, gets compressed — often by inflammation, fluid retention, or anatomy. Symptoms usually start as nighttime tingling in specific fingers.
Treatment is stepwise: nighttime splints and activity modification first, a corticosteroid injection for relief, and a brief surgical release (open or endoscopic) when conservative care is no longer enough or when there is muscle weakness.
Common symptoms
- Tingling or numbness in the thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers
- Symptoms that wake the patient at night
- Weakness in pinching, gripping, or buttoning
- Dropping objects from the hand
When to see a doctor
- Persistent numbness or weakness in the hand
- Night symptoms that disturb sleep repeatedly
- Visible wasting of the thumb muscles (thenar atrophy)
- Symptoms that have not improved with splinting after several weeks
What to expect at your visit
- A focused exam and nerve conduction studies if needed
- A clear plan: splinting, injection, or surgical release
- If surgery is needed: day-case procedure, short recovery, and a clear return-to-activity timeline
Book your consultation
Book an appointment with Dr. Zuhair at Vetro Medical Center, Al-Khalidi Street, Amman.