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Carpal tunnel release
Carpal tunnel syndrome (cts) is treated by releasing the transverse carpal ligament (tcl), surgically with an open, mini-open or endoscopic technique. Tcl relieves the pressure on the median nerve. Open surgery requires complete exposure of the tcl and carpal tunnel (ct). Mini-open surgery only partially exposes these structures. Endoscopic surgery uses a camera and a small incision to release tcl.
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When is it necessary to get a carpal tunnel release done?
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Can i weight lifting after carpal tunnel release?
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Is pain normal after carpal tunnel release surgery?
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What is it like to have a carpal tunnel release surgery?
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What is the new method of carpal tunnel release surgery?
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Need data on the effectiveness of carpal tunnel release surgery?
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What is the success rate of having a carpal tunnel release surgery?
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When can I take the bandages off after carpal tunnel release surgery?
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What does someone typically get a second carpal tunnel release surgery?
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A 34-year old asked:
How long after having carpal tunnel release surgery will i be able to type?
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What kind of pain medications are given after open carpal tunnel release surgery?
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A 57-year old female asked:
How quickly does the median nerve repair itself after being damaged during carpal tunnel release?
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A 44-year old female asked:
After bilateral endoscopic carpal tunnel release, approximately how long will I have to wait to drive?
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A 24-year old asked:
I had carpal tunnel release operation 8 weeks ago, but I am still in considerable pain. Is this normal?
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I had carpal tunnel release surgery yesterday and I felt everything during my operation. Is this normal?
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A 30-year old asked:
Returning to work after endoscopic carpal tunnel release. Gradually increase work hours over how many days?
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A 31-year old asked:
Is a plaster cast the norm following carpal tunnel release?
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When can I drive again after carpal tunnel release surgery?
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What can I do to alleviate my anxiety before a carpal tunnel release surgery?
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A 53-year old female asked:
How effective is compression therapy for recovering from carpal tunnel release?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Can endoscopic carpal tunnel release be safely and effectively done in cts with bifid median nerve (or must open method be done with bifid) ?
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A 45-year old female asked:
How painful is the carpal tunnel release surgery and how soon can I start using the PC since i process claims and need to do a lot of mouse clicking.
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Unable to bend my thumb after carpal tunnel release?
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Is it normal to have a scar from carpal tunnel release surgery?
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A 45-year old asked:
Could a carpal tunnel release be the cause of developing trigger finger?
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Why are fingers tingly four months after endoscopic carpal tunnel release?
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A 53-year old female asked:
What can be done after carpal tunnel release to reduce swelling 10wks after surgery i've tried a compressed glove?
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How should I tell my doctor that i want carpal tunnel release surgery?
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A 52-year old male asked:
I've had open carpal tunnel release 5 days ago. I work in maintenance at a residential building, a lot of manual labor. How much time out of work?
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