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A member asked:

After bilateral endoscopic carpal tunnel release, approximately how long will i have to wait to drive?

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Best to ask: the surgeon or the surgical nurse familiar with your surgery.

Dr Blinski and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/3/2015

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