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Endoscopic carpal tunnel release
Endoscopic carpal tunnel release uses an endoscope, an instrument attached to a video monitor to visualize the undersurface of the transverse carpal ligament. This avoids the need to make an incision in the palm. Instead the surgeon makes the incision in the wrist crease near the base of the palm. The surgeon esssentially releases the ligament from the inside out, avoiding many palm tissues.
Dr. Jeffrey Wint reviewed this
37 year experience in Hand Surgery
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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 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 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 49-year old asked:
Why are fingers tingly four months after endoscopic carpal tunnel release?
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A member asked:
Carpal tunnel over the years I have slowly built wrist pain that i'm assuming is carpal tunnel. I have heard from some friends about endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery as a great way to help alleviate the symptoms. Can someone help explain what this
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A 59-year old female asked:
Going to have endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery. ....Any advice?
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A 59-year old female asked:
I had endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery a week ago. The base of my hand still feels hard and a little numb, is this normal?
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A 59-year old female asked:
Five weeks ago, i had an endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery .I still feel a tightness in my wrist and forearm. It causes a lot of discomfort. What should I do?
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A 46-year old asked:
How long is the recovery period after an endoscopic surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome?
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A 45-year old male asked:
Eight days ago I had endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery. I now have new numbness in my middle finger, occurring only after the surgery. I also cannot fully extend my middle finger without excruciating pain. Pain source is injection site. What can I do?
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A 68-year old female asked:
Is endoscopic surgery a good option for cubital tunnel syndrome. First surgeon I talked to only does open surgeries for cubital tunnel with the long incision. I have atrophy at 1st dorsal. Will also be doing carpal tunnel surgery at same time?
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A 31-year old asked:
Is a plaster cast the norm following carpal tunnel release?
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A 53-year old asked:
When can I drive again after carpal tunnel release surgery?
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A 47-year old asked:
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 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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A 39-year old asked:
When is it necessary to get a carpal tunnel release done?
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A 38-year old asked:
Can i weight lifting after carpal tunnel release?
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A 37-year old asked:
Is pain normal after carpal tunnel release surgery?
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A 43-year old asked:
Can you tell me about carpal tunnel release surgery?
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A 48-year old asked:
What is it like to have a carpal tunnel release surgery?
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A 36-year old asked:
What is the new method of carpal tunnel release surgery?
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A 42-year old asked:
Need data on the effectiveness of carpal tunnel release surgery?
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A 40-year old asked:
What is the success rate of having a carpal tunnel release surgery?
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A 38-year old asked:
When can I take the bandages off after carpal tunnel release surgery?
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A 29-year old asked:
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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A 31-year old asked:
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 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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