Carpal Tunnel by Ace McCloud

Author:Ace McCloud
Language: eng
Format: epub
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Publisher: Pro Mastery Publishing
Published: 2017-03-10T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 4: How To Treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

As with any condition, moderate and conservative treatments should be tried first before turning to invasive surgical procedures. To help decrease the inflammation associated with carpal tunnel (and also the symptoms associated with it), consider taking anti-inflammatory medications, also known as NSAID’s, such as Advil.

You can also wear a wrist brace or computer gloves to support the wrist area. In the neutral position (wrist level), the carpal tunnel will be at its widest diameter, exerting the least amount of pressure on the median nerve. Be sure to wear the brace or gloves while doing repetitive hand and finger activities, and possibly at night as well while sleeping if the symptoms are severe enough.

If symptoms persist, ask your physician about cortisone injections to the affected area. Cortisone injections tend to be effective about eighty percent of the time. Unfortunately, the relief cortisone injections provide tends to be only temporary, as symptoms usually return within a year’s time. In addition, any steroid treatment should be used sparingly, as harmful side effects can develop from prolonged use.

If the pain and discomfort continue to worsen, surgery may be required to alleviate the inflammation. The most common surgical procedure is known as the carpal tunnel release. By making a small incision in the sheath surrounding the carpal tunnel, pressure is released, thereby easing the tension on the median nerve. This procedure tends to be done using an “open” technique, where the performing surgeon makes a small incision (typically around four centimeters) down the middle of the palm, and proceeds to peel away the hand tissue until the carpal tunnel is accessible. The procedure is very short, taking only about fifteen minutes, and can be done with local, regional, or general anesthesia.

With the advent of microscopic cameras, a carpal tunnel release can now be performed without having to open up the palm area. During an endoscopic carpal tunnel release, a small incision (typically one centimeter) is made in the wrist area. The camera is then inserted into the carpal tunnel, with a small knife attached. Being able to view the area on a screen, the performing surgeon uses the small knife to ease the tension around the carpal tunnel.

While both procedures are effective in decreasing swelling, many surgeons report complications from the invasive carpal tunnel release. Among the problems reported are the accidental cutting of a nerve, and a longer healing time. Roughly five to eight percent of all surgeries will result in injury to the nerve, which may create a permanent area of numbness towards the base of the thumb. In about one to two percent of cases, patients report feelings of prolonged pain at the point of incision.

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