# Sawbones: Carpal Tunnel

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Podcast: [Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sawbones-a-marital-tour-of-misguided-medicine-317119)
Published: 2026-02-17T17:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/sawbones/
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## Resource

Carpal tunnel sydrome, or an irritation of the median nerve, is often thought of as a more "modern" ailment, exacerbated by 8-hour days at a computer and video game hobbies. Dr. Sydnee talks about the history of the first diagnosis of this syndrome, and Justin talks about his recent surgery experience, as well as the causes and possible prevention. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/donate/

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