Carpal Tunnel Myths

I don't have any pain so I can't have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).

YES NO

I don't do any repetitive tasks or have a repetitive job – how can I have CTS?

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It is normal for my hand to be numb.

YES NO

My hands fall asleep at night because I sleep on them.

YES NO

I have CTS in my left hand but I am right handed – How can that be?

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My brother had surgery for CTS and it didn't work, so surgery won't work for me.

YES NO

I am a diabetic, so surgery won't be successful, because the numbness is due to diabetic neuropathy.

YES NO

Surgery is painful.

YES NO

I will be out of work for a long time after surgery.

YES NO

My hands will never be normal again after surgery.

YES NO

Once you have surgery you will develop CTS again.

YES NO

There are alternative treatments that are just as successful as surgery.

YES NO