Carpal Tunnel Injection Therapy
Specialist assessment and corticosteroid injection therapy
for carpal tunnel syndrome in our Fareham and Gosport clinics.
Make an injection enquiryWhat Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve becomes compressed or irritated as it passes through a narrow space at the wrist called the carpal tunnel.
It can cause tingling, numbness, burning discomfort or pain in the thumb, index finger, middle finger and part of the ring finger. Symptoms are often more noticeable at night and may disturb sleep. Some people find themselves shaking or moving their hand to relieve the symptoms.
As symptoms become more persistent, grip can feel weaker, fine hand movements may become more difficult and everyday tasks can become increasingly frustrating.
When Can an Injection Help?
Corticosteroid injection can be helpful when tingling, numbness, pain or disturbed sleep are affecting everyday life and simpler measures, such as a night splint, have not provided enough relief.
Your specialist will assess the pattern of your symptoms, hand function, strength and sensation to help confirm whether the median nerve at the wrist is the likely source of the problem.
They will also consider how much the symptoms are affecting you and what you would like to get back to before discussing whether an injection is a suitable option.
What Can a Corticosteroid Injection Do?
Corticosteroid is an anti-inflammatory medicine. When injected into the carpal tunnel, it can help reduce swelling and irritation around the median nerve.
This may ease tingling, pain and night-time symptoms and make everyday hand use more comfortable.
For some people, the improvement can last for several weeks or months and provide a useful period of symptom relief while other treatment options are considered.
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Will I Need Nerve Tests or Imaging?
Nerve-conduction studies are not always needed before treatment. Carpal tunnel syndrome can often be identified from your symptoms and clinical examination.
Testing may be helpful if the diagnosis is unclear, symptoms are unusual, more significant nerve compression is suspected or surgery is being considered. Your specialist will explain whether any further investigation would be useful in your case.
Other Treatment Options
A wrist splint that keeps the wrist in a neutral position overnight is often a useful first step. Changes to aggravating activities and management of relevant health conditions may also help.
If symptoms remain significantly limiting despite appropriate non-surgical treatment, your specialist can advise whether a hand-surgery opinion would be helpful.
Injection therapy can form one part of the wider treatment plan, depending on your symptoms and individual circumstances.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carpal Tunnel Injections
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Not Sure Whether an Injection Is Right for You?
You do not need to know whether corticosteroid is the correct treatment before contacting us.
Tell us about your hand symptoms, how long they have been present and how they are affecting sleep, work or everyday activity. Your enquiry will be reviewed by our upper-limb specialist, who can advise you on the most appropriate next step.
