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tunnel /tun·nel/ (tun´el) a passageway of varying length through a solid body, completely enclosed except for the open ends, permitting entrance and exit. carpal tunnel the osseofibrous passage for the median nerve and the flexor tendons, formed by the flexor retinaculum and the carpal bones. Corti's tunnel inner t. flexor tunnel carpal t. inner tunnel a canal extending the length of the cochlea, formed by the pillar cells of the organ of Corti. tarsal tunnel the osseofibrous passage for the posterior tibial vessels, tibial nerve, and flexor tendons, formed by the flexor retinaculum and the tarsal bones.
tunnel Etymology: OFr, tonnel, fowl trap a canal or passage, such as the carpal tunnel. tunnel a passageway of varying length through a solid body, completely enclosed except for the open ends, permitting entrance and exit. tunnel of Corti spiral passage in the organ of Corti. tunnel graft see rope flap. tarsal tunnel see tarsal tunnel. Patient discussion about tunneler. Q. I'm looking for natural/organic ways to deal with carpal tunnel syndrome. My Boss has Carpal Tunnel syndrome. I'm looking for some natural remedies to help her ease the pain. A. "Acupuncture and chiropractic care have benefited some patients but their effectiveness remains unproved. An exception is yoga, which has been shown to reduce pain and improve grip strength among patients with carpal tunnel syndrome." a quote from the "National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke" website... Q. what can i do to help my capentunnel without surgery? A. a good friend of mine is a bike racer and did the surgery- it's not a bad solution as it seems...but you can try and put on a splint to stabilize the wrist. The splint is worn at night for several weeks. If this does not help, you may need to wear the splint during the day. Hot and cold compresses may also be recommended. Read more or ask a question about tunnelerThere are many ergonomic devices that can be used in the workplace to reduce the stress placed on the wrist. These include special keyboards, cushioned mouse pads, and keyboard drawers. Make sure the keyboard is low enough so that the wrists aren't bent upward during typing. You may also need to make changes in your work duties or recreational activities. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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