Question 1

Post carpal tunnel surgery, can a follow-up nerve conduction study (ncs) have adverse effects or make the hand worse. can ncs lead to complex regional pain syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Although I am not sure why a follow-up nerve conduction study would be necessary there is little chance that could cause any type of harm or worsening of symptoms. I am unaware of any literature that supports the notion of complex regional pain syndrome as a result of a nerve conduction study.

Question 2

What are the best exercises after carpal tunnel surgery?

Accepted Answer

After any hand surgery it's important to keep the fingers moving. Make full fists and extend the fingers many times throughout the day. After a week or two start moving the wrist.

Question 3

Why shouldn't you wear a sling after carpal tunnel surgery?

Accepted Answer

Typically it is more ideal to elevate s limb after surgery.  Although a sling can be tightened, ultimately the wrist is still lower than the heart which will lead to swelling.

Question 4

How long after my carpal tunnel surgery should my fingers regain feeling?

Accepted Answer

Some have immediate return of sensation while some will take longer. Some will notice an improvement right away but still feel tingling and will describe this as "numb" the return of sensation is dependent on many factors including age, general health, duration of symptoms, circulation and the actual mechanical severity of compression.
http://www.handctr.com/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-q-a.html.

Question 5

What can i expect after carpal tunnel surgery?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What to do if mild pain recurs after carpal tunnel surgery?

Accepted Answer

You need time, up to 6 month to recover. Pain, unfortunately , is part of recovering from surgery. Contact your surgeon and ask for pain medications.

Question 7

Can trigger finger happen after carpal tunnel surgery?

Accepted Answer

Recent research just published within the last few months does show an increased risk of developing trigger finger after carpal tunnel surgery. The biomechanics of the tendons going through the carpal tunnel are altered slightly after the surgery which can in fact increase the risk of developing trigger finger.

Question 8

Is it common after carpal tunnel surgery to get trigger finger?

Accepted Answer

No not at all (if it's true trigger finger). However you should make sure there is no scar tissue adhesions in the carpal tunnel that may be "tugging" on you flexor tendons and giving you the impression of trigger finger...

Question 9

Will carpel tunnel force me into a new career? i'm a barber and developed carpal tunnel after fifteen years. is there any chance i can go back to being a barber after carpal tunnel surgery or is it time to find a new profession?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. The recovery from the surgery is relative rapid. The incision heals in a matter of a couple weeks, and pain from surgery is nearly resolved by that point as well.  This depends on whether the surgery is done endoscopically or with an open incision. Typically, an endoscopic release has a smaller incision, which mean more rapid healing and recovery. On the other hand, an open release performed by a very skilled and experienced surgeon could have an incision not that much larger than that. The numbness, tingling and pain of carpal tunnel will take longer to resolve. How long is entirely dependant on how long you have had the symptoms and how severe they are. In about 20% of cases, symptoms are incompletely resolved or recur after surgery.

Question 10

Is it normal for my fingers to feel numb after carpal tunnel surgery?

Accepted Answer

If numbness was constant rather than intermittent before surgery it may rake longer to fo away after, or may not go away. Surgery still kept it from getting worse. Constant preop numbness implies increased risk of postop permanent numbness.

Nerve pain after carpal tunnel surgery

Post carpal tunnel surgery, can a follow-up nerve conduction study (ncs) have adverse effects or make the hand worse. can ncs lead to complex regional pain syndrome?

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What are the best exercises after carpal tunnel surgery?

Why shouldn't you wear a sling after carpal tunnel surgery?

How long after my carpal tunnel surgery should my fingers regain feeling?

What can i expect after carpal tunnel surgery?

What to do if mild pain recurs after carpal tunnel surgery?

Can trigger finger happen after carpal tunnel surgery?

Is it common after carpal tunnel surgery to get trigger finger?

Will carpel tunnel force me into a new career? i'm a barber and developed carpal tunnel after fifteen years. is there any chance i can go back to being a barber after carpal tunnel surgery or is it time to find a new profession?

Is it normal for my fingers to feel numb after carpal tunnel surgery?

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