Research Notes on Carpal Tunnel Surgery Recovery
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a medical condition in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist, leading to pain, paresthesia, and muscle weakness in the forearm and hand. The two major types of surgery are open-hand surgery and endoscopic surgery. Most surgeons perform open surgery, widely considered to be the gold standard (test). However, many surgeons are now performing endoscopic techniques. All of the surgical options typically have relatively rapid recovery profiles (days to weeks depending on the activity and technique), and all usually leave a cosmetically insignificant scar. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Wearing of wrist and hand splint may help protect the part while it heals.1
- Lifting an object more than 11 pounds (5 kilograms) for two months is not allowed.1
- Gentle finger and wrist exercises may begin immediately after surgery, to prevent contractures and tightness of the nerve tissue and tendons.1
Top Resources on Carpal Tunnel Surgery Recovery
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS): Surgical Treatment
- e-Hand: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- eMedTV: Carpal Tunnel Surgery Recovery
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Open Carpal Tunnel Surgery For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Mayo Clinic: Open-Release Surgery
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS): Surgery
- About.com: Surgical Options For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mayo Clinic: Open-Release Surgery
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