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A Patient's Guide To Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Medical Multimedia Group
This resource's purpose is to provide patients suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with information that will help them develop a better understanding of their condition. Topics that are covered include an introduction, the anatomy of the hand and wrist, the diagnosis and the treatment (non-operative and surgical) of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. There is also a link to a page that covers endoscopic carpal tunnel release, as well as links to other sections of the Medical Multimedia Group's website.

Carpal Tunnel Interactive Tutorial - National Library of Medicine
This interactive tutorial is a valuable educational tool for learning about carpal tunnel. The tutorial is divided into several modules, which include introduction, anatomy, symptoms and causes, alternative treatments, surgical treatments, risks and complications, after surgery, and summary. Each module contains self-quizzes to help you retain the relevant information. With it's audio-visual approach to education this resource allows for an easy understanding carpal tunnel.

Common Hand Problems - E-Hand, the Electronic Textbook of Hand Surgery
This is an excellent informative resource on orthopedic hand conditions. The site is organized into 10 categories, which include, Painful Problems, Bent Fingers, Numbness and Tingling, Cuts and Breaks, Lumps and Bumps, Birth Related, Managed Care, Tips on Living with One hand Tied Up, Upper Extremity Exercises, and Alphabetical Index. This site also includes an alphabetical index and links to other respected orthopedic related websites.

Cubital Tunnel Interactive Tutorial - National Library of Medicine
This interactive tutorial is a valuable educational tool for learning about cubital tunnel. The tutorial is divided into several modules, which include introduction, anatomy, symptoms and causes, alternative treatments, surgical treatments, risks and complications, after surgery, and summary. Each module contains self-quizzes to help you retain the relevant information. With it's audio-visual approach to education this resource allows for an easy understanding cubital tunnel.

The Arthritis Society
Provides a quick overview of carpal tunnel syndrome, including who gets it, common causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatments such as rest, splints, medication and surgery.

The Hand - American Academy of Orthopedics Surgeons - Orthopedic Connection
This comprehensive resource offers information on a number of hand conditions. The fact sheets present you with a general look at hand conditions, as well as educational brochures, which cover topics with more detail. Also included are links to other areas of the Orthopedic Connection site.

Wrist Pain Central
Wrist Pain Central gives the wrist pain sufferer and health professionals a detailed assortment of wrist pain information. Each article, and advice section within the Wrist Pain Central site, provides detailed information along with references so that you can be assured that the information is from a reputable source and is commercially unbiased.