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Reason No: 371 Capitalism is BS: Carpal and Cubital Tunnel

Okay , so this isht a top reason, but it illustrates the larger point. CTS is caused by the nerves in your arm being compressed. Eventually you can lose most, if not all function, of your arm. Its similar to rheumatoid arthritis For more info: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-fact-sheet While there are a variety of factors that can be attributed to this (much of which could be addressed by a fully functioning government funded healthcare system that provides for preventative car) one of the most common factors is long term, repetitive motions in the hands and arms Let me repeat: LONG TERM, REPETITIVE MOTIONS IN THE FINGERS, HANDS, AND ARMS Which brings me back to our current system of wage slavery. When you have to work long hors with barely enough pay to survive: -don't have the time to get preventative care -lack of accessible information on how to deter it -little consequences…


Okay , so this isht a top reason, but it illustrates the larger point.

CTS is caused by the nerves in your arm being compressed. Eventually you can lose most, if not all function, of your arm. Its similar to rheumatoid arthritis

For more info: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-fact-sheet

While there are a variety of factors that can be attributed to this (much of which could be addressed by a fully functioning government funded healthcare system that provides for preventative car) one of the most common factors is long term, repetitive motions in the hands and arms

Let me repeat:

LONG TERM, REPETITIVE MOTIONS IN THE FINGERS, HANDS, AND ARMS

Which brings me back to our current system of wage slavery.

When you have to work long hors with barely enough pay to survive:

-don't have the time to get preventative care

-lack of accessible information on how to deter it

-little consequences for workplace related injuries

-little funds to pay it.

-little, if any PTO or medical leave to recover

How much does the surgery cost in 2022?

Forget about occupational therapy and complications; if:

Total outpatient carpal tunnel surgery cost without complications is $2,451

Source: https://www.carpalrx.com/post/carpal-tunnel-surgery-cost

The rest of the article cited above is interesting to read.

CTS is disabling, and while it does't seem as severe on the surface, can be acutely painful.

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