Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects the hand. Numbness and tingling involving the thumb, index and middle finger are the most common symptoms seen with carpal tunnel syndrome.  The symptoms are often severe at night. You may have a tendency to drop things because of the hand feeling clumsy. Occasionally the numbness or pain may involve the other fingers or move up into the forearm. Unless treated, the symptoms tend to progress, eventually leading to constant numbness and occasionally to loss of strength in the hand.Click here for more information.

Southwest Florida Hand Specialists is a hand and arm treatment center established in 1999 by Dr. Stephen L Helgemo, a board-certified hand and arm orthopedic surgeon. A team of highly trained and compassionate providers works to provide state of the art diagnosis and treatment for any problem effecting the hand or arm. Our facility is located in Port Charlotte, Florida, but we treat patients from a wide geographic area. Click here to learn more about us.

"For several years I noticed that the fingers on my right hand would tingle and become numb and painful especially at night, waking me up. Finally, when even driving the car caused these symptoms, I made an appointment with Dr. Helgemo who diagnosed my problem as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

I went to the Murdock Surgery Center where a brief, virtually painless procedure was done on my right hand through a tiny incision. Now I am completely free of symptoms. I wish I had done this much sooner."                 - James RN

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