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By Ms Anna Moon
24.05.18
Orthopaedic surgery
Hand pain at night? Carpal tunnel syndrome explained
Hand pain at night and difficulty with gripping things could be an indication of carpal tunnel syndrome, a nerve condition which affects 7-16% of people in the UK. Ms Anna Moon, leading othopaedic surgeon, explains how carpal tunnel syndrome is diagnosed and how it can be treated.