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Is it possible to reverse the effects of carpal tunnel?

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Usually; it depend: Cts is compression of the median nerve at the wrist. When a nerve gets 'pinched', over time part of it goes asleep, part of it can then go unconscious and eventually part of it can die. A carpal tunnel release can reverse the effects of cts if performed before irreversible damage occurs. We can heal the sick, but not raise the dead. After release whatever is alive heals, whatever is dead won't.

Answered 9/22/2016

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

YES: Yes it is possible but it is not always going to happen. It depends upon the severity of the nerve compression, duration, health and age of the person involved. Put it all together and you see that not all are the same and neither is the way in which we respond to treatment. http://www.handctr.com/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-q-a.html.

Answered 12/9/2013

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