CARPAL TUNNEL SURGERY
Post Operative Instructions And Expectations
Your fingers will be numb and tingling for at least 12-24 hours after you go home. That is normal.
Keep your dressing clean And dry. Do not remove.
Apply ice to your hand at Least 3 times daily for 20 Minutes each time.
Move your fingers as Much as possible.
Expect to have pain, take Your medications as
Needed.
You should have your Follow up Appointment in 24-72hours
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Symptoms
Numbness and tingling in the hand and fingers.
Affecting the thumb, index, middle and half of the ring fingers.
Cramping of the hand and forearm
pain, usually worse at nighttime
Usually wakes patient up in the middle of the night. Patients often have to shake their hands out or change positions.
Treatment Options
Conservative treatment with nighttime wrist splinting for 4-6 weeks.
Corticosteroid Injection for temporary relief of symptoms
Minimally Invasive Carpal Tunnel Release