Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome affects your median nerve, which shares a narrow tunnel (carpal tunnel) in your wrist with the tendons that move your fingers. Increased pressure on this nerve can cause numbness and pain in your thumb, index and middle fingers. A wrist support worn at night can help with mild symptoms and a steroid injection can also help to reduce pain and numbness. However, if these prove ineffective then a carpal tunnel release procedure should relieve symptoms and prevent any permanent nerve damage.
Treatment
During the 20-minute operation, which is normally performed under local anaesthetic, your surgeon will make a small incision in your palm to access and cut the tight ligament known as the flexor retinaculum, which forms the roof of the carpal tunnel.
Recovery
You’ll normally be able to return home the same day, although your hand should remain bandaged and raised for the next two days. Gently exercising your fingers, elbow and shoulders will prevent stiffness and help you return to your usual activities sooner, but do check with your consultant before you begin exercising.
This page provides information about a carpal tunnel release. Please speak to your consultant for further information.
References:
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The information should not replace advice that your relevant health professional would give you.
Carpal tunnel syndrome Consultants
Mr Matay Arsan
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hand & Wrist, Elbow Surgeon
Qualifications
MBBS, Msc, Dip Hand Surg, MD
Clinical Interests
Mr. Matay Arsan is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in all aspects of the treatment of hand & wrist...
Qualifications
MBBS, Msc, Dip Hand Surg, MD
Clinical Interests
Mr. Matay Arsan is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in all aspects of the treatment of hand & wrist...
Qualifications
MD, MS (London) FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics)
Clinical Interests
Carpal Tunnel (injections and surgery)
Trigger fingers (injections and surgery)
Fractures of the hand, wrist, clavicle...
Qualifications
MD, MS (London) FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics)
Clinical Interests
Carpal Tunnel (injections and surgery)
Trigger fingers (injections and surgery)
Fractures of the hand, wrist, clavicle...
Qualifications
MBBS, MRCP
Clinical Interests
General and Geriatric Medicine, stroke/TIA and complex co-morbidity.
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MBBS, MRCP
Clinical Interests
General and Geriatric Medicine, stroke/TIA and complex co-morbidity.
Mr Omar Haddo
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Shoulder, Elbow, Hand & Wrist Specialist
Qualifications
MBBS, BSc, FRCS(Orth)
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Mr Haddo has interests in a wide number of conditions for the upper limb with special interests in the following:
Rotator...
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MBBS, BSc, FRCS(Orth)
Clinical Interests
Mr Haddo has interests in a wide number of conditions for the upper limb with special interests in the following:
Rotator...
Qualifications
MBBS, MRCS(Eng), MSc, PhD, FRCS(Plast)
Clinical Interests
Skin lesions,
Hand surgery,
Lower limb surgery,
Reconstruction and cosmetic surgery.
Qualifications
MBBS, MRCS(Eng), MSc, PhD, FRCS(Plast)
Clinical Interests
Skin lesions,
Hand surgery,
Lower limb surgery,
Reconstruction and cosmetic surgery.
Qualifications
FRCS(orth), FEBOT, MSc
Clinical Interests
Shoulder surgery
Elbow surgery
Hand and Wrist surgery
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder replacements
Shoulder sports injuries
Shoulder...
Qualifications
FRCS(orth), FEBOT, MSc
Clinical Interests
Shoulder surgery
Elbow surgery
Hand and Wrist surgery
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder replacements
Shoulder sports injuries
Shoulder...
