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My orthodontist in delaware did electric shock test in hands and elbow said have bilateral carporal tunnel, moderate. suggest surgery. moved to wv, orthopedic doctor here did no testing on hand or elbows, give me shots said that will fix it. it didnt?
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Second Opinion: You probably need surgery. You should seek a second opinion with either a hand specialist or with a sports/occupational medicine specialist. Normally before carpal tunnel surgery you will see a muscle specialist, a neurologist, and a surgeon before surgery. They often try a brace - if not relief, then the steroid injections into the hands, and if that doesn't work then surgery.
Answered 7/29/2017
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