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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 can you relieve carpel tunnel?
There are several treatments available for the carpal tunnel syndrome. Some possible options are evaluating any other medical problems that might contribute to the carpal tunnel syndrome, wearing a wrist splint or avoiding activities that may be causing symptoms.
You have noted that your wrist Ganglions preceed the need for Carpal Tunnel and brachial nerve release?
Ganglion cysts usually appear on the dorsal or backside (top) of the wrist, where as carpal tunnel syndrome involves the flexor or palm side of the wrist. Neither one is really related to the other. Perhaps if you are having surgery on one you might consider having surgery on the other as well.
How long does it take before you are awarded a settlement for carpal tunnel surgery?
The length can vary depending on the state you are in and the work comp laws of that state. It also has to be proved that work caused your case of carpal tunnel syndrome, which is a hotly debated topic because there are many causes other than work causes. Some carpal tunnel cases can be drawn out over several years, it just depends on the facts of the case.
What other conditions predispose to carpal tunnel syndrome?
Pregnancy, obesity, arthritis, certain thyroid conditions, diabetes, and certain pituitary abnormalities all predispose to carpal tunnel syndrome.
Can occupational safety and health cause carpal tunnel syndrome?
Occupational safety and health is an area of study and attention that involves efforts to preserve or enhance safety and health in the workplace. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which the carpal tunnel is inflamed, often as a result of over use. Someone engaged in occupational safety and health will be concerned about carpal tunnel syndrome, and may direct cases for identification by medical specialists, but will not intentionally cause carpal tunnel syndrome. Well-intentioned but uninformed efforts at dealing with other workplace issues might result in some people developing carpal tunnel syndrome.
Can you get carpal tunnel on your feet?
Well kind of...it's not called carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) though.It's called tarsal tunnel syndrome...pronounced Tar-sull.Like carpal is the name of your wrist bones,tarsal is the name of your foot bones.A nerve in your leg branches out into your foot.It's fairly uncommon,but is seen in foot and ankle injuries/fractures,or if there is some type of lesion/tumor near the nerve.You get burning pain,numbness and tingling to the bottom of your foot.Sometimes a heel wedge that aligns your foot and ankle solves the problem,but surgery may be needed if symptoms persist. No not carpal tunnel however there may be some other similar interference with nerves that work in that area.
What is the surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome called?
Carpel tunnel surgery is usually done by an orthopaedic surgeon. Other types of surgeons who perform carpal tunnel release surgery: - plastic surgeon - general surgeon specializing in hand surgery These three types of surgeons will often seek additional certification from groups like the American Society for Surgery of the hand (http://www.assh.org). They may have what is called a "Certificate of Additional Qualifications" in hand surgery, or CAQ. This certification or membership in the ASSH guarantees nothing in terms of quality, but indicates they have spent extra time and effort improving their education in the field of hand surgery and shows some degree of passion for treating your particular problem.
Should there be thumb numbness post carpal tunnel release after 2 weeks?
I'm not sure if you are saying that there is NEW thumb numbness or if you are saying that the thumb numbness you had from your carpal tunnel syndrome condition is still there? If the latter yes it can be normal and it may take several weeks to months but it should gradually improve once that compression on the median nerve has been released. If it's new, then possibly the median nerve still has some swelling and inflammation about the nerve from the surgery itself, and it should improve as your condition improves. The other possibility is that the median nerve was knicked, which is a risk factor for carpal tunnel surgery
What type of doctor repairs carpal tunnel?
Orthopedic hand surgeons account for about 90% of carpal tunnel surgeries. The other 10% or so are done by neurosurgeons and plastic surgeons.
Does a neurologist treat carpal tunnel?
Yes, a neurologist can treat carpal tunnel syndrome if that is something they elect to do. Others may just want to do the testing (nerve conduction and EMG studies) and leave the treatment to other providers.
What conditions increase the risk for carpal tunnel syndrome?
Other conditions which increase the risk for carpal tunnel syndrome include some forms of arthritis and various injuries to the arm and wrist (including fractures, sprains, and dislocations ).
