Question 1

how long will it take for carpal tunnel surgery to feel i just had ir done on 9/6/20013?

Accepted Answer

3-6 weeks: Typically pain goes away first (2-3 weeks); then numbness goes away (2-6 weeks) and finally strength may or may not return over the course of 2-4 months.

Question 2

i had keyhole carpal tunnel surgery july 30th and am having a lot of pain still. im running out of meds. how much longer will this pain last :( ?

Accepted Answer

Another few days: Carpal tunnel surgery involves cutting the ligament that runs over the median nerve. Even with key hole surgery, the ligament still needs to be divided.  It will improve over the next few days.  Keep your arm elevated to help decrease swelling.  This usually helps the burning type pain.

Question 3

how long does it generally take your hand to heal after carpal tunnel surgery?

Accepted Answer

Quickly: With my patients, i generally let them use the hand same day as the surgery though they have a small bandage and they can't over do it. Stitches usually come out at two weeks and the following week they can pretty much do what they want. If there is weakness or other co-morbidity associated with the median nerve entrapment that of course needs to be factored in.

Question 4

how many doctors will be in the operation room for a carpal tunnel surgery?

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Usually one: A carpal tunnel release is a pretty straightforward procedure, so one surgeon is the norm. If your surgeon is part of an academic institution, it is possible that a resident or medical student may be present.

Question 5

what is carpal tunnel surgery like?

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Usually very quick: Typically, the operation involves a skin incision over the wrist and an incision through the fibrous layer of tissue that holds everything in the carpal tunnel in place, which essentially allows for more space and relieves the pressure. Then, the skin is closed, and the fibrous tissue usually heals on its own.

Question 6

show diagram of carpal  tunnel surgery?

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See below: Illustration of the carpal tunnel - carpal tunnel diagram
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Question 7

how is carpal tunnel surgery done exactly?

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Small incision...: The most common way is to numb the area up (usually with a regional block to make the who arm numb).  A small incision is made near the wrist, and the band of connective tissue (flexor retinaculum) that is squeezing on the median nerve is opened up to release the nerve.  The wound is then sewed up...And you're done!

Question 8

do i know if i  need carpal tunnel surgery?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: In general he wanted to get to carpal tunnel syndrome before you have any permanent nerve damage.  If the numbness and tingling is getting worse or if the numbness and tingling is constant this is a bad sign. If the symptoms are only intermittent you can try splinting or injections of cortisone with a reasonably good success rate.

Question 9

how does carpal tunnel surgery work exactly ?

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Easy: It is one of the simples surgeries in the world. Takes few minutes just to grab  scissor and cut the band of fibrous tissue that is pressing the median nerve. Pts. Get a wound  like 2-3 inches long from the palm of the hand down to the wrist. Stitches are placed on the skin to be removed few days later. Some sort of immobilization with a wrist brace is place to prevent movement of the wound.

Question 10

what can i expect after carpal tunnel surgery?

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A sore palm: If you are having open  carpal tunnel release, you will likely have a sore , painful palm for 2-4 weeks.  Thereafter you will steadily recover and return to your usual activities.  Most patients (80%+) will have a good result in term of improvements of the hand numbness, palm pain, night hand/forearm pain, and even weakness.  Ask your doctor for more details.

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