Recovery After Surgery

Carpal Tunnel

What are the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

What are the non-surgical treatment options for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

What are the surgical treatment options for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Recovery After Surgery

Both surgery options have a recovery period of a few weeks to a couple of months, with the endoscopic surgery having a slightly quicker rate of recovery. The scars are cosmetically acceptable, due to the properties of the skin on the palm. 90% of patients are able to resume their regular habits after the procedure. Mild to moderate cases have greater chance of a fast recovery. An unsuccessful operation is often caused by misdiagnosis.

If the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by underlying conditions, there is a risk of recurrence. The operation only removes stress on the median nerve. In cases where the pressure is caused by swelling of the nerves from arthritis, rheumatism or other disorders the operation will not prevent it from happening again.

There is some minimal nerve damage after surgery, but for those who have suffered from chronic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, they can still experience muscle wasting, weakness and numbness after surgery. Studies also show that alcohol use and mental status parameters can lead to unsuccessful operations,