Recovery Time From Carpal Tunnel Surgery Posted: 07-09-07 06:15am
Is surgery required for mild cases of
carpal tunnel syndrome? I have been
diagnosed with mild carpal tunnel syndrome
recently. I am under meds for now, but my
doctor suggested surgery as option. If I
decide to go on surgery I want to know the
recovery time from carpal tunnel surgery
and some other informations related to it.
Please, someone tell me about their
experience!
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blulyneguy
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 334 Location: Idaho,
I'd Do It Posted: 07-16-07 11:47am
The surgery is the only option in some
patients (like me). I have had 3 surgeries
(two in the last year) for hand problems.
The recovery is not so pleasant
(especially the re-hab), but you'll be
glad later. I was casted for 10 days and
then released to do whatevr I could
tolerate. I'd say it took me about a month
to be at 90% again. I never had 'down
time' except for the cast and I am a
carpenter so I destroy my hands. If you
can rest and re-hab it, you'll be sitting
pretty. The surgery is nothing. Good luck!
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