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Osteoarthritis is this the same as Carpal tunnel syndrome

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Bigtim7
Bigtim7

been told by Mod that this same condition any advice or info I could use as I believe this is untrue and it's 2 separate conditions thanks

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  • Bigtim7
    Bigtim7

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    should have said in my left wrist
  • jeremydpbland
    jeremydpbland Bigtim7

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    Who told you that? They are different conditions. There is some debate as to whether osteoarthritis of the wrist joints might make it more likely that you will develop CTS but you can certainly get CTS without having any evidence of osteoarthritis. CTS is, by definition, a nerve problem, whereas osteoarthritis is a bone and joint problem. Dr J Bland
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