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What will be the complications of carpal tunnel surgery?
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Hopefully nothing: This is fairly routine, superficial surgery and complications are rare. It is theoretically possible to cause damage to surrounding nerves or blood vessels in addition to usual risks (infection, poor wound healing, etc).
Answered 9/17/2012
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Many:not common : There are many potential complications such as infection, bleeding, scarring, pain, numbness, tendon or nerve injury, incomplete release, swelling, and many other possibilities. Fortunately these are not common.
Answered 10/2/2012
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Carpal Tunnel Q & A: Some common questions and answers regarding carpal tunnel surgery http://www.Handctr.Com/carpal-tunnel-synd.
Answered 4/7/2020
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