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There are 2 main types of carpal tunnel surgery:
Open carpal tunnel release (OCTR) and Endoscopic carpal tunnel release.(ECTR)
The open release procedure is the more traditional method and is probably used more by the older hand surgeons.Still it is used,and only requires an incision about 2 -3inches on the palm side of your wrist. The endoscopic carpal tunnel release method is used more by the younger hand surgeons and it came on the scene around early to mid 90's...there are several variations of this method..but most commonly 2 small holes or ports ,on the plam side are used,and small metal tubes..endoscopes are used...the area is magnified on a TV screen and the surgeon uses small surgical instruments that fit inside the tubes to do the work.
Both methods have there advantages and disadvantages
Learn more athttp://www.carpal-tunnel-symptoms.com
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe carpal tunnel is a passage (tunnel) in the wrist (carpal) that nerves pass through. There's a similar tunnel in the ankle (tarsal tunnel).
Perhaps you are asking if there are different kinds of carpal tunnel syndrome. CPS is a condition that affects the carpal tunnel. Inflammation causes the nerves to be compressed, and you experience numbness and tingling in the hands.
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What is Carpal Tunnel Of Love by FOB about?
Not sure what the carpal tunnel of love is..it is not related to the medical of carpal tunnel though.
How do you say carpal tunnel in French?
Carpal tunnel is 'le tunnel carpien' in French.
Name two structures that make up the carpal tunnel?
The carpal bones (wrist bones) make up the "floor" of the carpal tunnel and the transverse carpal tunnel ligament make up the top part of the tunnel.
How much does carpol tunnel surgery cost?
The cost of Carpal Tunnel Surgery varies depending on many different factors such as if rehabilitation is involved. The average Carpal Tunnel Surgery cost $5,000-$10,000.
What is the most common carpal tunnel treatment?
The most common surgical treatment for carpal tunnel is a carpal tunnel release. Other nonsurgical treatments for carpal tunnel include splinting, steroid injections, and oral medications.
How do you cure carpal tunnel?
There is no complete cure of carpal tunnel, but you can can prevent it with pain medication, wrist braces, and be gentle towards the area(s) you have carpal tunnel.
What is the surgical enlargement of the carpal tunnel or cutting the carpal ligament to releive nerve pressure is called?
Carpal tunnel release
When was The Carpal Tunnel of Love created?
The Carpal Tunnel of Love was created on 2007-02-05.
Can carpal tunnel syndrome cause nape pain?
Carpal tunnel can effect from your fingers to your shoulder.
How much does carpal tunnel surgery cost in the Philippines?
cost of carpal tunnel surgery in philippines
What is carpal tunnel syndrome's scientific name?
Carpal tunnel syndrome's scientific name is median nerve entrapment or median neuropathy at the wrist. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes compressed at the wrist within a space called the carpal tunnel.
Why might one get a carpal tunnel surgery?
Carpal tunnel is a common health condition caused by poor ergonomics when using a keyboard for a computer. The severity of a patient's carpal tunnel symptoms will dictate the best treatment for the condition. A medical profession may suggest carpal tunnel surgery for severe cases of carpal tunnel that may not improve with more conservative treatments.
