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The two major types of CTRS are open and endoscopic. Most surgeons perform open surgery, which is widely considered to be the gold standard. However, many surgeons are now performing endoscopic techniques. Open surgery involves a small incision somewhere on the palm about an inch or two in length. Through this the liga... more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

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Condition Members Success
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
73
82%
Overall, 82% (73 Members) find Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery helpful

Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery Reviews

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My husband had a short period that he felt relief and the pain is back.
Working / Worked
Each surgery worked for a while, but it always came back. Dr. says I'm "pre-disposed" to in and need to "Stop abusing" my hands.
Working / Worked
Have had release on both hands and tigger finger release on four fingers also.
surgery went great
there are things I will never be able to do like I use to, but i don't live in constant pain any more either.
Working / Worked
relief of numbness still have pain often
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worked ok, hopeful at first, but it is just over a year and having some trouble again...pain and loss of mobility a bit.
Working / Worked
two on right and one on the left with mild nerve damage to the right wrist. still having problems with numbness in fingers, hands, and arms.
On left hand it worked well 2004,scar healed nicely.No side effects.On right hand, done in November this year,I messed it up because we had to move and had hardly any help and the kitchen table was tilted/dropped toward my right hand 1-2 weeks after the stitches came out.I felt the underlayers of skin rip back open and could feel the opening and closing for several weeks even though the top layer didn't open (and bleed). Have pain still from that. Vicoprofen seems to help better than Lortab 10.
Working / Worked
The CTS release did help
Working / Worked
Kinda worked on my left hand
Working / Worked
it worked for about 5 years then started all over again
Working / Worked
It worked very well on my right hand. No problems.
Working / Worked
For a while. Need it again
Working / Worked
The release went well but the tumor may interfer with the nerve that I may eventaully lose the mobility of my hand.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    I had it done in Jan. Stayed home two weeks and it's better but still goes numb and I have shooting pain up my arm. My hand is still swollen. I use... [More]
  2. Discussion: Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    I just had my surgery less than two weeks ago on my right hand. I was awake while they did it and felt nothing but pressure. I was sore due to the sur... [More]
  3. Discussion: Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    I have had both hands done. One was orthoscopic and one was cutting into the hand. I think the orthoscopic worked better. [More]
  4. Advice: Advise needed for carpal tunnel surgery
    Thank you hatecarpal21! Since your not at 100% yet, do you feel that it's still getting better over time? Which surgery did you have: Open release? En... [More]
  5. Discussion: Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    Tell us about your personal experience with Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations ... [More]

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