I have had 2 Carpal tunnel surgerys,,,one on each side...and let me just tell you,,,since I have had the surgery,,(which was a piece of cake) I have not had any problems....before I had them,,,I had constant throbing pain in my hands, and all they way up to my elbows,,,,numbness daily....I now am clear of all symptoms,,,and it has been 2 years since I had my surgerys....I would highly recommend it ,,,if you can get it done.