What are the surgical treatment options for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

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

Invasive surgery can be done to relive the stresses on the median nerve. This involves dividing the transverse carpal ligament in two so that it no longer causes pressure on the nerve and opens up the area. In open carpal tunnel release surgery , the doctor makes and incision on the palm to reach the ligament.

Another option would be the use of an endoscope. One or two small incisions are made on the palm and the scope is inserted to help guide the movements of the surgeon.

While both kinds of surgery typically have the same results, some surgeons favor open surgery due to lesser risk of mistakes and damage to the median nerve itself.