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Would i be able to lift weights for bodybuilding again.after carpel tunnel hand surgery?

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Yes: Carpal tunnel surgery releases a band of tissue in the wrist that retains finger flexors and the median nerve. Once released and sufficent time has passed (often requiring pt or occupational ) normal activities may be resumed. The timing of which depends on the amount of inflammation and your surgeons advice.

Answered 8/19/2013

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Absolutely: Yes, after you recover fully from your carpal tunnel surgery, you shoul be able to resume all activities as tolerated. Thank you for the question.

Answered 3/19/2013

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Dr. Raymond Wittstadt answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Yes: Surgery for carpal tunnel weakens your grip for several weeks, but most people have recovered their ful strength by 2 months.

Answered 12/17/2014

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Yes: Give yourself time to recover after the surgery and on your next visit to your surgeon ask how long you should avoid lifting weights?

Answered 3/19/2013

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Yes: I would recommend that you wait until the tenderness of the incision is gone. This can take a variable amount of time (4-8 weeks).

Answered 9/13/2013

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