Workers Compensation and Carpal Tunnel Injuries
While many injuries occur due to unsafe work conditions, others develop over time. One such common occupational illness is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) injury. We'll elaborate on carpal tunnel injuries and how to pursue your claim in this article. What is Carpal Tunnel? It is a repetitive stress injury resulting from the pressure on the median nerve as it enters the carpal tunnel in the wrist. This tunnel is so narrow that a small swelling can compress the nerves and tendons. It then leads to pain, weakness, numbness in the hands and wrist, and poor grip. While carpal tunnel can occur outside work-related activities, a common cause is repetitive tasks such as ● Typing or data entry ● Slicing ● Pushing ● Using a cash register ● Performing assembly line work ● Truck driving ● Using hand tools or performing other mechanical work like drilling The carpal tunnel syndrome is easy to diagnose due to its symptoms. After a doctor makes a conclusive diagnosis, the injured worker can then pro...