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Pain after carpal tunnel release

A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Mass
Orthopedic Surgery 48 years experience
Yes: It is normal to have pain at the site of the incision after carpal tunnel surgery for up to two weeks. After that it should be ivestegated. If your su... Read More
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Dr. Jeffrey Wint
Hand Surgery 37 years experience
Some: While typically everyone in surgery gets a prescription for pain medicine, most state that they did not need it or used it minimally. Many get by wi... Read More
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Dr. Kevin Vaught
30 years experience
Yes: It takes some time to heal after surgery. Take it easy and you should heal up soon.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mark Galland
Orthopedic Surgery 34 years experience
Yes: Though you should wait for physicians clearance. Daily activities may be resumed fairly quickly but heavy gripping can take months. Be sure to ask bef... Read More
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Dr. Michael Fitzmaurice
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Hand Surgery 16 years experience
Yes: After the carpal tunnel is released the pressure inside the tunnel and on the nerve is back to a normally functioning hand. Patients can resume all ac... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mark Einbecker
Hand Surgery 38 years experience
About a week: I usually have the patient back in the office in 8 days to remove a soft dressing.
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Dr. Robert Coats II
Orthopedic Surgery 25 years experience
Ask your surgeon!: When i perform carpal tunnel releases, wether open or endoscopic, I have the patients remove their bandages 2-3 days after surgery. There is no reason... Read More
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Dr. Eon Shin
Dr. Eon Shinanswered
Hand Surgery 22 years experience
3-4 days: The earliest time is generally 3-4 days after surgery once the wound has epithelialized. It is not unusual to keep dressings in place until 10-14 days... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bennett Machanic
Neurology 54 years experience
A few weeks: Most of the pts I have seen, recover really fully within 2 or 3 weeks, but some may take up to 4-6 weeks if the nerve was electrically severely impair... Read More
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A 53-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eon Shin
Dr. Eon Shinanswered
Hand Surgery 22 years experience
1 days: I generally counsel my patients that driving is permitted once a full fist can be made. Because the bandages are relatively light following a carpal t... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymond Wittstadt
Hand Surgery 38 years experience
Very worried!: A sudden change in function after a surgery is cause for concern. While pain can limit some function you should be able to move your thumb even thou... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
Dr. Peter Nefcy
Radiology 41 years experience
Not normal: It is not normal to have these symptoms 10 weeks after surgery. Please make an appointment and see your Doctor for re-evaluation. If you really wis... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Aileen Shieu
Hand Surgery 22 years experience
Yes: Finger swelling is normal after carpal tunnel surgery. However, if you just had the surgery and have quite a bit of pain or numbness, you need to make... Read More
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A 57-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Sparacino
Family Medicine 39 years experience
See below: This is a problem that requires a face-to-face meeting with your doctor. In that meeting, your doctor will listen to you, perform a throrough examina... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tariq Niazi
Orthopedic Surgery 45 years experience
No, but possible --: Due to these reasons: 1: with tight splint or bandages, your fingers maybe bluish in color, tingly or cold; 2: with hand held hanging down most of t... Read More
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