Meeting Jill Gambaro – author of The Truth about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Jill Gambaro has lived with multiple repetitive strain injuries known as a “double crush” for over 14 years. A former board member of the Los Angeles Repetitive Strain Injury Support Group and the Cumulative Trauma Disorders Resource Network, Jill has interviewed hundreds of doctors, lawyers, physical therapists, alternative healers, injured workers, members of the workers’ compensation community, and RSI sufferers. She is a professional writer and film producer.
The Jill Gambaro Interview
What is one thing that no-one would usually know about you?
I’m a total marshmallow, very sentimental, love kittens and puppies...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - July 16, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Interviews author interview self help books Source Type: news
Medical malpractice case could mean more money for injured patients
The case started with a dental assistant who went into surgery for carpal-tunnel syndrome and ended up suffering a perforated esophagus.
Now, nearly eight years later, the case could be another blow to a controversial 2003 law that limited the amounts of money injured patients can receive in medical-malpractice cases.
A South Florida appeals court ruled last week that the law's limits on pain-and-suffering damages --- known in legal parlance as non-economic damages --- are unconstitutional in personal-injury… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - July 7, 2015 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Jim Saunders Source Type: news
Difference Between Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome is very similar to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Occurs in the hand and arm and arises from compression of the nerve.
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome - Occurs on the inside of the ankle just behind the bone.
Many people who suffer from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome may also suffer from Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common form of mononeuropathy. It is more common than tarsal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most disabling work-related conditions. (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - June 23, 2015 Category: Disability Tags: Bones & Joints - Conditions Source Type: news
Difference Between Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Explains the difference between Tarsal Tunnel and Carpal Tunnel Syndromes including symptoms and treatments of each (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - June 23, 2015 Category: Disability Tags: Bones - Joints Source Type: news
Acupuncture Causes Brain Changes in Patients With Hand PainAcupuncture Causes Brain Changes in Patients With Hand Pain
Acupuncture appears to increase cortical thickness while alleviating pain in idiopathic hand pain, providing evidence that this condition is distinct from carpal tunnel syndrome. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 28, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Migraine, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Linked in Association Study
(MedPage Today) -- But a mechanistic connection remains unclear. (Source: MedPage Today Pain Management)
Source: MedPage Today Pain Management - May 16, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: news
Migraine Linked to Carpal Tunnel SyndromeMigraine Linked to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A study for the first time shows an association between migraine and carpal tunnel syndrome, but experts urge caution in interpreting the results. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - May 12, 2015 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Nerves move to avoid damage
New research can help explain the prevalence of widespread syndromes such as carpal tunnel syndrome and sciatica. According to the results, neural movements can be measured by using non-invasive techniques, which are also applicable in diagnostics and rehabilitation planning. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 5, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Nerves move to avoid damage
(University of Eastern Finland) New research from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital can help explain the prevalence of widespread syndromes such as carpal tunnel syndrome and sciatica. According to the results, neural movements can be measured by using non-invasive techniques, which are also applicable in diagnostics and rehabilitation planning. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 5, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Plastic surgeons identify link between migraines and carpal tunnel syndrome
Researchers found that 34 percent of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome also reported migraines, compared to 16 percent of patients reporting migraines without carpal tunnel syndrome. (Source: UT Southwestern Medical Center News)
Source: UT Southwestern Medical Center News - April 28, 2015 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Migraine, Carpal Tunnel May Be Linked
Title: Migraine, Carpal Tunnel May Be LinkedCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/30/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/31/2015 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Migraine General)
Source: MedicineNet Migraine General - March 31, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
Migraine, Carpal Tunnel May Be Linked
Patients with one are more than twice as likely to have the other, study says (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - March 30, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Migraine, Carpal Tunnel May Be Linked
Patients with one are more than twice as likely to have the other, study says
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Migraine (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - March 30, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hematoma Into the Carpal Tunnel and Palmar AponeurosisHematoma Into the Carpal Tunnel and Palmar Aponeurosis
How was this case of spontaneous hematoma diagnosed, and what role did warfarin therapy play in this patient's condition? ePlasty, Open Access Journal of Plastic Surgery (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 24, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
Association between migraine, carpal tunnel syndrome found
Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome are more than twice as likely to have migraine headaches, reports a new study. Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome have symptoms such as hand numbness and weakness, resulting from pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 23, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
