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"Carpal tunnel" is a tunnel-shaped space in the wrist, in which tendons and "median nerve" pass through the carpal tunnel. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. Symptoms are thumb, index finger and Pain in the middle finger, which affects a normal daily life.
The Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- fingers Numbness, tingling, or pain between, and intensified at night
- Numbness that worsens when the wrist is flexed or fisted
- Muscle atrophy of the thumb, which becomes flat in severe cases, weakens the muscle strength of the fingers, and reduces the control function of the thumb
The Cause of Carpal tunnel syndrome
Before the Operation / Procedure
Before the Operation / Procedure
- A written consent is required.
- Inform doctors about drug allergy, your regular medications, or other medical conditions.
The Operation / Procedure
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Surgical treatment usually requires only local anesthesia.
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Direct surgery or use endoscope to assist in releasing the carpal tunnel, reduce the pressure in the tube, so that the median nerve is no longer compressed.
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The incision in the wrist will be closed with sutures
After the Operation / Procedure
After the Operation / Procedure
- Rest the wrist and prevent flexing the painful wrist can help to control inflammation and oedema.
- Mobilize fingers and other joints of the upper limb can help to decrease oedema and enhance function.
- If there is wound on the wrist, keep it clean and dry. Avoid wetting the wound. If there are stitches that need to be removed, usually, it will be removed 14 days after the operation.
- If there is wound pain, take pain killers as prescribed.
- If operation performed, and there is severe bleeding or purulent discharge from the wound, or persistent redness, swelling or pain over the wound, consult doctor immediately.
- Remember to attend follow up as scheduled.
Risk and Complication
- It is rare, but there may be wound infection, Neurovascular damage or tendon injury etc.
- Even after recovery, carpal tunnel syndrome still can recur. As patient’s condition is different, the treatment and rehabilitation regimes may be different. If necessary, please seek professional advice.
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