Carpal tunnel syndrome: issues and answers.

Carpal tunnel syndrome has received a lot of attention recently in both the medical literature and the lay press. This is due, in large part, to increased recognition and treatment of this condition and its acceptance in the 1980s as being a work-related injury. The latter has been a source of confusion for patients and for many physicians, and signifies a real need for a clearer understanding of the entity known as carpal tunnel syndrome. This article addresses some of the current major issues regarding carpal tunnel syndrome and provides answers to those important issues.