Treatment Duration
15 Minutes
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Treatment Cost
₹ 40,000
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Carpal Tunnel Release
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The feeling of tingling, numbness and weakness in the arm due to compression or pressure in the median nerve in the wrist is called carpal tunnel syndrome. The surgery performed for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome is called carpal tunnel release. Carpal tunnel is about one inch wide, narrow passage in the wrist. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused when the carpal tunnel is narrowed down and increases the pressure on the median nerve. The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are most common at night.
The carpel release tunnel release is a safe and effective surgery. The success rate is high and is mainly performed on an outpatient basis. Carpal tunnel release allows more space for the tendon and median nerve to pass, thereby reducing pain and improving functional capacity. It provides relief from the frequently recurring symptoms of pain and debility that are not managed through medications.
The doctor will suggest you the carpal tunnel release surgery in the following cases:
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Endoscopic procedure
The general steps involved in the carpal tunnel release surgery are:
Open procedure
Before the carpal tunnel release surgery, you should:
You will have the first appointment with the doctor a week after the surgery. The doctor will check for the recovery and complications. The doctor will remove the bandage or splint on the day of your appointment if everything is fine and healing is good. The doctor will then begin your physical therapy program. The doctor helps in learning motion exercises to improve the hand and wrist movement. You should also avoid heavy lifting for the first few weeks after the surgery. After that, you can continue your daily activities. You can also start with driving and writing after a few days.
Early treatment is important as permanent nerve, and muscle damage may occur when the signs and symptoms are ignored for a long time.
The carpal tunnel release is a safe procedure. However, you should contact the doctor right away if you see any complications after the surgery. Some of the risks associated with the carpal tunnel release surgery are:
Last Updated on: 2 July 2022
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