How Does Carpal Tunnel Surgery Work?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome The carpal tunnel is a pathway through the wrist formed by ligaments and bones through which the median nerve passes. Some people inherently have more narrow carpal tunnels and are more predisposed to developing the disorder. When the ligaments are strained or overworked, they can become inflamed and swollen. Repetitive activity with the hands and wrists frequently are the causes of the inflammation. When this occurs, the median nerve is compressed, causing pain and numbness in the palm, fingers and thumb. It can also make the muscles of the hand weak. Other factors that can lead to carpal tunnel include rheumatoid arthritis, hypothyroidism, fluid retention, bursitis and tendinitis. Carpal Tunnel Surgery If other treatments fail to relieve the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome after several months, then doctors usually suggest carpal tunnel surgery. If signs of severe nerve damage is present, such as loss of strength in the fingers or thumb, then surgery may nee
