Can you tell me about carpal tunnel release surgery?

Two types: Traditional open cts releae involves freeing up the median nerve by cutting the transverse carpal ligiment. The incision is in the base of the hand and takes a couple of weeks to heal. Endoscopic release gives you a smaller incision in the wrist and heals in a couplle of days. More expensive and more likely to require a second operation.

Carpal tunnel : A carpal tunnel release is a very effective procedure for patients that have failed conservative care. It is an outpatient procedure. A small incision is made in the proximal palm of the hand and the transverse carpal ligament is divided to decompress the median nerve.