Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a compressive neuropathy of the median nerve at the wrist. It is one of the most common ailments of the hand, and thus, carpal tunnel release (CTR) is one of the most common procedures performed in the upper extremity. The vast majority of CTS cases are...
Endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery has several advantages over traditional open surgery. Firstly, it requires a smaller cut that is less obtrusive as it is made into your forearm rather than the palm of your hand. Consequently, tenderness of the scar after surgery is less common. Also, no s...
Imaging scans, such as an MRI or ultrasound scan, are not usually required, but if the doctor is not sure it is carpal tunnel and suspects another condition, then they may require you to have further tests. How does carpal tunnel surgery work? Carpal tunnel surgery works by cutting the li...
The recovery from carpal tunnel surgery is going splendidly. Immediately after the surgery my hand was so weak that I was restricted to lifting anything heavier than a paperback book. Yesterday, 23 days from the surgery, I easily lifted The Tank and, later, The Mule onto my bike rack. The...
Carpal tunnel syndromeHand functionGrip forcePost-surgery recoveryEfficient manipulation of objects is crucial for daily interactions with the world. Compression neuropathies like carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can have detrimental effects on hand function, which can be improved by surgical intervention. ...
Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when the nerve that runs through the wrist is pinched within the carpal tunnel. This pinching may cause hand pain, numbness, and tingling. Carpal tunnel surgery can help to make more room within the carpal tunnel. This can be achieved with open surgery or by le...
What are the recovery times after carpal tunnel surgery? Find out here with articles and information written by carpal tunnel experts and doctors.
The results of surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome are usually outstanding. It’s one of the best operations that we have in upper extremity surgery. The overwhelming majority of patients have complete resolution of their symptoms. The problem is in the first several weeks after surgery...
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It's not uncommon for patients to experience soreness and hypersensitivity in their hands after having carpal tunnel surgery. Dr. Janelle Van Otterloo, a Mayo Clinic physical therapist, says it's called pillar pain.