Carpal Tunnel Release surgery is a procedure that is used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which a nerve in the wrist is pinched. Carpal tunnel syndrome is cha... Read More
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Carpal Tunnel Release surgery is a procedure that is used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which a nerve in the wrist is pinched. Carpal tunnel syndrome is characterized by hand weakness, persistent tingling, numbness, and radiating pain in the arms and hands. This condition can start slowly and progress over time. Carpal tunnel pain is caused by pressure on the median nerve, which runs from the forearm to the hands.
Who Performs Carpal Tunnel Release?
A General Surgeon or Orthopedic Surgeon with experience and expertise in carpal tunnel release performs this surgery.
Two types of Carpal Tunnel Release are:
You may also need other special preparations, depending on your medical condition.
A surgical procedure can be performed openly or endoscopically. Both procedures are performed as outpatient surgery, require only small incisions, and take only 10 minutes.
Risks associated with Carpal Tunnel Release include:
The following symptoms should be reported to your doctor or sought immediate attention: