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Carpal tunnel syndrome develops over time. People may feel burning, tingling or numbness in the hands and fingers. The fingers may feel numb and swollen, even if theyâre arenât really swollen. Untreated, people with carpal tunnel syndrome may lose grip strength and feeling in the finger tips.
Carpal tunnel release. Carpal tunnel release is surgery to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is pain and weakness in the hand that is caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. The median nerve and the tendons that flex (or curl) your fingers go through a passage called the carpal tunnel in your wrist. This tunnel is narrow, so any swelling can pinch the nerve and cause pain. A thick ligament (tissue) just under your skin (the carpal ligament) makes up the top of this tunnel.