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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery

What is carpal tunnel syndrome surgery?

The median nerve is accompanied by tendons that flex the fingers as it passes through a narrow passage known as the carpal tunnel. Since it is a narrow tunnel, any compression or pinch on the nerve can cause tingling pain. The carpal ligament, a thick ligament tissue in the wrist makes up the roof of the tunnel. During carpal tunnel release, your surgeon opens the ligament to create space for the median nerve and tendons.

The carpal tunnel release procedure follows these steps:

  • First, your surgeon gives you a mumbling drug that allows you to not feel pain during the procedure. Even if you’re awake during the procedure, the drugs will help you stay relaxed and numb.
  • A small surgical opening is made on the palm of your hand close to your wrist.
  • Your surgeon cuts the carpal ligament. This helps reduce the pressure on the median nerve and tendons. In some cases, your surgeon may remove tissues around the nerve to create more space.
  • Then, your surgeon closes the skin and tissues beneath your skin with sutures (stitches).Sometimes this procedure is done using a tiny camera attached to a monitor.

In some cases, the carpal tunnel release is done with a tiny camera inside your wrist. The camera is placed through a small surgical cut. Your surgeon uses the monitor to check inside your wrist. This is known as endoscopic surgery. The camera used is known as an endoscope.