Dr. Bobby Chhabra serves as director of the University of Virginia (UVA) Health System Hand Center. Offering care for the hand and upper extremities, Dr. Bobby Chhabra and the physicians at the UVA Hand Center provide diagnosis and treatment for an array of conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common injury involving compression of the median nerve, which runs from the forearm through the wrist and along the palm of the hand. The compression arises from narrowing of the carpal tunnel, which may be caused by thickening of the supportive tendons. Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include numbness, itching, or burning in the palm, as well as weakness or pins and needles sensations. Over time, untreated carpal tunnel can lead to muscle atrophy, causing decreased grip strength and loss of sensation. Some individuals may be predisposed to carpal tunnel syndrome by genetic factors. Other contributing causes include overuse, trauma, and poor body mechanics.
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10/1/2013 11:40:44 am
The man who will use his skill and constructive imagination to see how much he can give for a dollar, instead of how little he can give for a dollar, is bound to succeed
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AuthorAn orthopedic surgeon with a specialization in hand and upper extremity surgery, Bobby Chhabra currently splits his time between various teaching and clinical responsibilities at the University of Virginia. Archives
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