Are there different kinds of carpal tunnel?

Answer 1

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

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Answer 2

The 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.