Carpal Tunnel

stevehecht said:
^Yes, this is correct, carpal tunnel surgery is usually minimally invasive because it's done laparoscopically (no scar). It has a very high rate of success as well. (I've had the surgery myself.)
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I would have to disagree with the statement that there is a "very high rate of success" with carpal tunnel surgery.
 
Rob T said:
I would have to disagree with the statement that there is a "very high rate of success" with carpal tunnel surgery.
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From the research I've done and a lawyer I happened to speak with (about something else) who had seen carpal surgery gone bad I don't have a good feeling about it's success rate.
 
I can't speak for anybody but myself but my carpal tunnel is much better than not having the surgery. It really depends how bad the pain gets and then knowing it will not get better until it's fixed. Once my pain level hit the not sleeping at night mode I got the surgery. Remember though that I also had pinched ulna nerves as well.It's just a matter of personal choice and finding a good doctor. Also be warned that the doctor will do nerve induction tests to determine the extent of the damage. The tests include having a needle stuck directly into muscles and having electric current passed through the needle. It is not fun.
 
I must be royally screwed. I play guitar, I detail cars, I love computers, and I work in a warehouse using my hands all day.
 
Not neccesarily Fancy mine nerves didn't go to poo unti I moved to NC and started digging in my red clay rock yard just remeber to be careful and not push it.
 
CEE DOG said:
From the research I've done and a lawyer I happened to speak with (about something else) who had seen carpal surgery gone bad I don't have a good feeling about it's success rate.
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I don't remember the specifics, but the last study on the success rate came in around 60% if I remember correctly.

That said, it really comes down to what you mean by "success". Most of the failed/unsuccessful carpal tunnel surgeries are due to the fact that there was a mis-diagnosis made in the first place, in which case the surgery obviously isn't going to help.
 
stevehecht said:
^Yes, this is correct, carpal tunnel surgery is usually minimally invasive because it's done laparoscopically (no scar). It has a very high rate of success as well. (I've had the surgery myself.)
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I was under the impression that that technique was fairly new to carpal tunnel surgery and was only practiced by a small number of surgeons...when I was reading about it, it was a Dr. with a clinic in TX who had pioneered it and he had stopped performing it but had "franchised" it out.
 
kronos said:
What are the best stretching and massaging techniques for carpal tunnel?
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Once I am at my home computer I will see about posting some exercise pictures. The computers at work won't allow me to post. I am physical therapist.
 
Before I do any detailing I put on a wrist brace. Just the cheapo kind you can get at the local drug store or Wallmart. It supports my wrist and prevents me from flexing it into an easily injured position.
 
oldmodman said:
Before I do any detailing I put on a wrist brace. Just the cheapo kind you can get at the local drug store or Wallmart. It supports my wrist and prevents me from flexing it into an easily injured position.
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they work good my wife has one i think it was 14 bucks.
 
oldmodman said:
Before I do any detailing I put on a wrist brace. Just the cheapo kind you can get at the local drug store or Wallmart. It supports my wrist and prevents me from flexing it into an easily injured position.
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I have some things called carpel mates. I can't use them when I'm designing as it slows me down too much but sleeping with them helps... As long as I don't accidentally hit my wife with them. They have a hard braceing material inside them... Ouch!
 
Setec Astronomy said:
I was under the impression that that technique was fairly new to carpal tunnel surgery and was only practiced by a small number of surgeons...when I was reading about it, it was a Dr. with a clinic in TX who had pioneered it and he had stopped performing it but had "franchised" it out.
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Hmm, I had my surgery around ten years ago.
 
stevehecht said:
Hmm, I had my surgery around ten years ago.
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I guess I must have misunderstood or misremembered what I read, it was in an airplane magazine, an ad for a clinic that had a "revolutionary" less invasive technique.
 
These are the 2 main stretches for carpal tunnel
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Plus fig 11 and 12 but with the palm up. Typically held for 30-60 seconds 3-5 reps spread frequently (3-5x) throughout the day.

This is basic care further care by a PT or OT would likely include US, Laser, joint mobilizations, neural mobilization, splinting, strengthening and stretching exercises all determined by examination findings.
 
I do Figure 12. almost every morning before work. Glad to know i'm doing something right. haha
 
fig 12 really should be done palm up with hand and finger being pulled back
 
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