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Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome
Surgical treatment will restore full hand function
Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Currently, there are many therapeutic methods for treating carpal tunnel syndrome, but the most effective is surgical intervention.
- The surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome aims to create additional space for the median nerve, which is constantly under pressure.
This procedure involves making a small incision on the palm surface and cutting the transverse carpal ligament, which, when inflamed, compresses the median nerve causing symptoms. The procedure increases the space within the carpal tunnel and relieves pressure on the median nerve.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia or sedation. Both the type of anesthesia and the micro-incisions used make the procedure minimally invasive, with a short recovery time. The patient can return home just a few hours after the procedure.
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What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a group of symptoms caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel, also known as median nerve compression neuropathy.
The carpal tunnel is surrounded from below and on the sides by the carpal bones, and from above by the transverse carpal ligament. Inside the tunnel run the median nerve and the tendons of the finger flexor muscles, which enable proper hand function. If, due to inflammatory changes, the tunnel becomes too narrow, it causes pressure on the nerve fibers and degenerative changes.
What are the symptoms?
Typical symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include:
- wrist pain, accompanied by pain in the hand and fingers,
- neurological disturbances, such as: sensory problems, tingling in the wrist, sensations of pricking and numbness in the area of the first three fingers,
- muscle weakness,
- atrophy of the thenar muscles (problems arise with clenching the fist, gripping the hand, opening jars, holding objects, and performing precise finger movements),
- skin discoloration,
- disrupted sweating in the hand and fingers,
- brittle and fragile nails.
Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome depend on the stage of the disease:
- in the first phase of the condition, pain and numbness in the fingers are felt, especially at night; pain may radiate to the forearm and shoulder,
- in the second phase, pain also occurs during the day, especially during activities requiring effort; this is accompanied by a significant decline in dexterity, mainly in tasks requiring precision,
- in the third phase, all the above symptoms occur more frequently and with greater intensity, and muscle atrophy may also appear.
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Indications for performing median nerve decompression surgery
Indications for performing carpal tunnel syndrome treatment include, among others:
- pain persisting throughout the day,
- numbness occurring throughout the day,
- weakness of hand muscle strength,
- reduced sensation in the hand.
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Benefits of undergoing carpal tunnel surgery
Return to full functionality
Decompression surgery of the median nerve provides most patients with incredible relief and, if they follow the recommendations, guarantees a return to full functionality.
Relief from pain and neurological symptoms
Pain and numbness in the hand and fingers may subside immediately after surgery or during the recovery period.
Tissue regeneration
The median nerve, more precisely the arteries nourishing it, having more space, gain a significant chance for regeneration.
Improved quality of life
due to the relief from pain and numbness in the hand
Improved hand function
allows a return to normally performed activities (sports, work)
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What Sets Us Apart
- A team of experienced specialists
- Access to modern treatment methods
- Holistic approach to the patient
- Possibility of comprehensive diagnostics
- Excellent facility conditions
- Care by a specialized nursing staff
- Comprehensive postoperative care
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Decompression of the median nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome – open method with mini incision/standard incision
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