Is carpal tunnel syndrome curable?

Will carpal tunnel syndrome ever go away?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition marked by pressure on the median nerve of your wrist and hand. This syndrome can be treated with surgical and nonsurgical treatments, depending on the severity of the condition. However, it is important to understand that carpal tunnel syndrome is not absolutely “curable” but can be managed with various treatment options. With the correct and suitable treatment, the patient will get relief from constant pain and other symptoms caused due to the condition. 

 In some cases, if the carpal tunnel syndrome is mild and it is diagnosed early, it may go away on its own with rest. For patients experiencing severe or frequent episodes of pain and other symptoms, surgery seems to be the most suitable and successful mode of treatment as it provides permanent relief from the symptoms in the majority of the cases. Rarely does a patient require a revision surgery after a successful carpal tunnel release surgery. 

Is treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome necessary?

Treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome is important as if not treated, the condition can cause more complications. If carpal tunnel syndrome is left untreated, it can cause permanent nerve and muscle damage. Early diagnosis and suitable treatment offers the best and desired results.

Non-surgical treatments for mild cases of carpal tunnel syndrome include:

• Wearing a splint
• Resting 
• Avoiding activities that may trigger symptoms or cause pain
• Over-the-counter pain medications to manage pain
• Prescription steroid injections for inflammation or pain
• Alternative therapies including yoga, acupuncture, physiotherapy or chiropractic

Medications, alternative therapies and steroid injections for carpal tunnel syndrome can only provide temporary relief from the symptoms. Surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome can successfully cure the condition. If your pain and other symptoms last a long time and you do not find relief with recommended nonsurgical treatment and home care, your orthopedic doctor may recommend carpal tunnel release surgery.

If you have been experiencing severe pain and other symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome for more than 6 months, you should visit an expert orthopedic doctor. You can consult the best orthopedic doctors at Pristyn Care. To consult an orthopedic doctor from the comfort of your home, schedule an online consultation. You can also book your appointment to consult the best orthopedic doctors in your city by visiting our website. 

What is carpal tunnel release surgery?

Carpal tunnel release surgery involves cutting off the ligament around the carpal tunnel to release pressure off of the median nerve, which in turn will relieve the symptoms. Orthopedic surgeons at Pristyn Care perform carpal tunnel surgery as an endoscopic procedure, which makes the procedure minimally invasive. During the endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery, the surgeon inserts a thin endoscope through a tiny incision in the wrist. The scope has a camera and a light and thus lets the surgeon see the inside of your wrist. Endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery is a minimally invasive procedure and tends to leave smaller scars and has a faster, easier and pain-free recovery period.  

While there are non-surgical treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome such as resting the hand and wrist, wearing wrist splints and using medications, many people who suffer from repeated bouts of carpal tunnel syndrome find that the condition has a detrimental effect on their everyday life and thus choose to undergo carpal tunnel release surgery.

Is the surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome successful?

Carpal tunnel release surgery is a largely successful procedure. Studies suggest that carpal tunnel release surgery has a success rate as high as 90%. After rehabilitation and recovery, most patients experience complete relief from pain and other symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome and their normal function is also restored.

Is the recovery very long after carpal tunnel release surgery?

Many people are hesitant to have a surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome because they fear they would lose the use of their hand for weeks or even months and would have to have to retract their office routine and regular life. Many individuals delay carpal tunnel release  as they do not want to take several weeks off work. But the recovery period after minimally invasive carpal tunnel release surgery performed by orthopedic surgeons at Pristyn Care is relatively quick and light use of the hand is permitted after about a week of the surgery. 

In fact, people who have jobs with less involvement of the affected hand can possibly return to work in a week or two after their endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery. 

So, if you are suffering from carpal tunnel release surgery, get in touch with us to undergo minimally invasive carpal tunnel release surgery by the best expert orthopedic doctors  without taking months off recovery and rest. 

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