Is carpal tunnel syndrome permanent

Answer 1

to the best of my Knowledge it is. I had it as a result of Rheumatoid arthritis and ended up getting surgery for it. first in one hand and shortly afterwards in the other. The best move I could have made.

Long term recovery source wikipedia

Most people who find relief of their carpal tunnel symptoms with conservative or surgical management find minimal residual or "nerve damage".[43] Long-term chronic carpal tunnel syndrome (typically seen in the elderly) can result in permanent "nerve damage", i.e. symptoms of numbness, muscle wasting and weakness.

While outcomes are generally good, certain factors can contribute to poorer results that have little to do with nerves, anatomy, or surgery type. One study showed that mental status parameters, alcohol use, yield much poorer overall results of treatment.[44]

Many mild carpal tunnel syndrome sufferers either change their hand use, pattern, or posture at work or find a conservative, non-surgical treatment that allows them to return to full activity without hand numbness or pain, and without sleep disruption. Some find relief by adjusting their repetitive movements, the frequency with which they do the movements, and the amount of time they rest between periods of performing the movements. Other people end up prioritizing their activities and possibly avoiding certain hand activities so that they can minimize pain and perform the essential tasks. Keyboard re-mapping software can help people whose condition is aggravated by one-handed key strokes involving a combination of the Control, Shift, or Alt keys and an alpha-numeric key. Programs such as Autohotkey allow a person to disable key combinations while they train themselves to use two hands to perform the offending key strokes.

While recurrence after surgery is a possibility, true recurrences are uncommon to rare.[45] Such recurrence can also be non-CTS hand pain. Such hand pain may have existed prior to the surgery, which is one reason it is very important to get a proper diagnosis.

Answer 2

Yes! I am currently in the process of awaiting a visit with a QME doctor because i have not had adequate healing after endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery 7 months ago. No treatments have helped since either. Personal doctor on case is recommending permanent disability from my job as i am no longer capable of performing its requirements. Will post results once all is final.

Answer 3

Yes Carpel tunel syndrome can lead to permanent nerve and muscle damage in the handsand fingers.

Answer 4

Untreated, carpal tunnel syndrome may eventually result in permanent weakness, loss of sensation, or even paralysis of the thumb and fingers of the affected hand.