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Expect to be off work for at least a week.

The main problem with recovery from the CT op is simple tasks such as buttons, dressing, bra straps (if female), typing, lifting any object, etc because it is very difficult to move the hands in certain ways!

Recovery from the General Anesthetic can take a little while.

The pain responds very well to anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)

For about 6 months after the Op you should be careful about how you move the hand and lift objects, especially things such as a driving where it is easy to forget yourself... If you push it you hand will let you know with some short sharp pain!

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Carpal tunnel surgery should take about 30 to 45 minutes

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