As the median nerve travels from the wrist to the hand, it passes through a space called the "carpal tunnel," and compression occurs within this tunnel. It is common in people who perform repetitive hand tasks.
If your hands hurt and tingle especially at night, you may have carpal tunnel syndrome. It is most common in women between ages 40-70 and is usually bilateral.
Treatment involves surgical release of the median nerve. The surgery is performed through an approximately 1.5-2 cm incision and does not require general anesthesia. Immediately after surgery, all or most symptoms resolve in all patients.