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Carpal Tunnel Release Home Exercise Program. Visit 1 (3-5 days post operatively) Carpal tunnel syndrome is compression of the nerve that gives you sensation to the thumb, index and middle fingers of your hand. Surgery for this compression is to release the ligament that causes the compression.
Open carpal tunnel release surgery is the traditional procedure used to correct carpal tunnel syndrome by the decompression of the median nerve. Decompression is achieved via an incision through the transverse carpal ligament, thereby enlarging the carpal canal and relieving the compressive force on the median nerve.
Post-Op Instructions. Keep dressings in place until post-op day #3. Keep hand and dressings clean and dry, cover them to shower and bathe. After first dressing change it is ok to get the wound wet, but no soaking the hand until after 2-week post-op visit.
Carpal Tunnel Release Post Operative Rehabilitation Protocol Following Surgery: - Expect a surgical bulky splint to be kept in place for 10-14 days. - Gentle finger full range of motion encouraged several times a day. - Elevate and ice for at least 3 days. - Continue to elevate as often as possible until your next clinic visit.
Dr. Klika & Dr. Kirkpatrick Carpal Tunnel Release . Endoscopic and Open Technique. Phase 1: Early Protective Phase 0-3 weeks. Goals for Phase 1: Immobilize and protect surgical site. Restore full wrist and hand ROM. Minimize risk of scar adhesions. Pain and edema control. Other considerations.
Carpal tunnel release is a surgery used to treat and potentially heal the painful condition known as carpal tunnel syndrome. Healthcare providers used to think that carpal tunnel syndrome was caused only by an overuse injury or a repetitive motion done by the wrist or hand, often at work.
Carpal Tunnel Release . Dr. Bakker’s Post-op Protocol . Important Instructions Following Surgery: • After surgery, your wrist and hand will be in a light dressing. Please DO NOT remove this. Try to keep your bandage clean and dry. • To minimize swelling, you must keep your hand lifted up to your shoulder level.
Carpal tunnel release surgery is performed in the outpatient setting with local anesthesia or light sedation. It involves releasing the pressure on the median nerve by cutting the transverse carpal ligament. The procedure may be performed as an open or endoscopic surgery.
Post-Operative Instructions for Carpal Tunnel Release. • After surgery, it is normal for your hand and fingers to continue to be numb for a period of time due to the local medication used at the time of surgery. • You will have a well-padded dressing over your wrist and hand.
Postoperative Guidelines. Begin active motion of fingers immediately. You may remove your dressing 5 days after surgery, cover incision with a Band-Aid until your postoperative appointment. Sutures will be removed at your first postoperative appointment, which is scheduled 8-14 days after surgery and will be on your discharge paperwork.