Is surgery the answer for carpal tunnel syndrome ?

Sometimes: Depends upon the severity. Make sure diagnosis is confirmed, often by emg. Try wearing wrist splints- important that they fit correctly (not too tight nor too loose; proper angle). Consult hand surgical specialist with lots of experience in carpal tunnel. Ask them how many of these procedures they have done, and what the results have been. Surgery may be very effective.

It can be: When the pain, numbness and tingling of carpal tunnel syndrome (cts) can not be relieved with oral/injectable steroids, therapy and/or night splints, surgery is the only option. Open, mini-open and endoscopic techniques are available for treatment. See a board certified orthopaedic hand surgeon for treatment.

Carpal tunnel: Treatment for carpal tunnel can range from conservative to surgical. Antiinflammatory medication, splints to start. Injections in the wrist. Nerve studies and at times surgery. Carpal tunnel release can be done open or endoscopic. A hand surgeon can help but the questions to ask are is there potential damage if i wait and can conservative treament work ., .

Varies: Surgery is not the first treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. Initial treatments include est, night splint, vitamin b6 100mg / day, over the counter anti-inflammatory meds and ergonomic changes to work space and cortisone injection. Surgery is performed if conservative treatment fails.

Sometimes: For severe carpal tunnel syndrome, surgery is often indicated. For milder cases, splint immobilization and--occasionally--therapy may be helpful. For mild symptoms, splinting can cure the problem outright, but only if worn at nighttime on a consistent basis.