So much of work life in Druid Hills has moved into the realm of repetitious work of the hands on computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones. The more we continue to use our bodies in this manner the higher the rate of Carpal Tunnel and its effects.
If you are suffering from symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, it is important to determine what is causing you this injury.
If your injury is due to work, you may need the help of an experienced Personal Injury Attorney to help you receive compensation for your work-related injury.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a medical condition that is caused by the overuse or increased pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. When the wrist
is overused the nerves in the wrist can become pinched causing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
The pressure on the nerve will eventually interfere with its normal functioning ability and most likely result in pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand and fingers.
Symptoms of carpal tunnel may vary from person to person. Some people experience severe pain while other's symptoms are less severe. Symptoms tend to come and go and are often more severe during the night and first thing in the morning. Some typical symptoms may include:
There are multiple ways to obtain Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, such as:
If your symptoms of carpal tunnel are severe or do not go away after a few months, then surgery may be needed to release the pressure on the median
nerve.
Once the surgery has been completed, it may still take a couple of months to heal completely and feel relief from the tingling and numbness in the wrist.
However, if treated in time, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, can be managed without the need for surgery. Some common carpal tunnel treatments include;
If you are suffering from Carpal Tunnel due to overuse of the wrist, you may be entitled to compensation.
If untreated, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome may lead to surgery, which could cause you to miss time at work.
If you have been diagnosed with an overuse injury and are having difficulty obtaining workers’ compensation benefits, talk to our Carpal Tunnel Attorneys about your employee rights.
At Our Georgia Law Offices take the time to review your Druid Hills overuse injury claim and provide you with the necessary assistance in filing your Carpal Tunnel Accident Injury Claim.
We provide the Druid Hills community with a Free Case Review to see how we can best assist with your accident injury needs.
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