The median nerve is one of many peripheral nerves that extend throughout the body. This nerve in particular provides important control of the hand, wrist, and forearm and is commonly associated with ...

In carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), the median nerve becomes squeezed as it passes a narrow passageway that the bones and ligaments form in the wrist. A common early symptom of CTS is intermittent ...

It is not common for pain to get worse after a medial branch block (MBB). However, this could happen if there are complications during the procedure that result in nerve damage. It is also possible ...