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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome


Carpal tunnel syndrome affects one of the main nerves, the median nerve, in the hand and tendons. Rheumatoid arthritis, injury, fluid retention during pregnancy, overuse, or repetitive motions may all cause pressure to accumulate within the tunnel. This results in Carpal tunnel syndrome where the hand function starts to diminish. There may be numbness and pain in the hand.



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The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of the hand. There is a nerve that goes through this tunnel (Median nerve), which when  compressed, symptoms can include a tingling feeling in the hand accompanied by pain, and reduced hand function. In some cases, splinting of the hand and anti-inflammatory medications can relieve the problem. If this doesn’t work, however, surgery may be required.

The goal of carpal tunnel surgery is to relieve pressure on the nerve. This is done by cutting the ligament that is covering the tunnel. The length of time the problem has persisted and the degree of nerve damage will both affect how the surgery turns out. There will be variations in the strength returned, depending on the degree of damage there was before surgery.

Therefore, if you suspect that you may have developed carpal tunnel syndrome, it is advisable to schedule an appointment at the earliest.

Procedure Details:

  • Expected Surgery Time: 0.5 hours
  • Done Under: Local Anaesthesia
  • Hospitalisation: day
  • Supporting Garment: Not required

Follow-Up Details:

  • Next Follow-up: 1 week after surgery
  • Return to light work: 2 - 4 weeks depending on recovery
  • Return to moderately heavy physical work: 3 - 4 months
  • Physiotherapy: Occasionally needed

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome affects one of the main nerves, the median nerve, in the hand and tendons. Rheumatoid arthritis, injury, fluid retention during pregnancy, overuse, or repetitive motions may all cause pressure to accumulate within the tunnel. This results in Carpal tunnel syndrome where the hand function starts to diminish. There may be numbness and pain in the hand.

Congenital Hand Conditions

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Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

The cubital tunnel is a tube made of muscle, bone, and ligament at the elbow. Ulnar nerve is a nerve that supplies the little and ring finger and can sometimes get compressed in this tunnel leading to sporadic numbness, tingling, and discomfort. This is known as cubital tunnel syndrome.