Have you experienced pain or numbness in your hand or wrist, especially after a long day of work? If you answered yes, then you may have carpal tunnel syndrome.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by frequent hand movements, resulting in repetitive pressure on the median nerve in your wrist, resulting in tingling pain and weakness in your hands. Carpal tunnel can inhibit your ability to use your wrists, hands, and fingers, making it difficult to do work or everyday activities. Fortunately, carpal tunnel syndrome can be treated with endoscopic carpal tunnel release.
Endoscopic carpal tunnel release is a minimally invasive surgical procedure involving an endoscope, a tiny camera, inserted in small incisions made at the wrist. The endoscope is connected to a video monitor, allowing for visualization of the wrist’s interior. During the procedure, your surgeon will cut the carpal ligament to relieve pressure on the median nerve.
There are many benefits to endoscopic carpal tunnel release including:
- Minimally invasive
Due to the small incisions made at the wrist, endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery is less invasive resulting in less tissue damage. This also leads to less scarring. - Less pain
Because the incisions are much smaller compared to open surgery, patients have reported less pain when recovering. - Quicker recovery
Your wrist, hands, and fingers are some of the most utilized parts of your body, so a quick recovery is necessary. Fortunately, smaller incisions mean faster healing and a quicker return to normal activities.
If you are suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, contact Dr. Shrouder-Henry for an expert opinion, and learn more about the many benefits of endoscopic carpal tunnel release.
AUTHOR: Jason Shrouder-Henry MD MBA, is a Board certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the hand, wrist, and shoulder throughout Chicagoland and NW Indiana.