What are the results of Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery?
In the days following, there is usually a varying degree of discomfort, alleviated by ice, Tylenol or propping the wrist on pillows at night. You may use plenty of ice–more helpful than pain pills– on the days following the procedure. The hand, or hands, may be used to the extent that this does not cause inordinate discomfort. In fact, I want you to use the hand(s) as much as is comfortable. One week after surgery your sutures will be removed. Two to four weeks after surgery most patients will be able to resume all activities of daily living, including return to work If youve had symptoms for a long period of time, or have nerve damage, some symptoms will not improve immediately after surgery. The intermittent symptoms, such as your hand falling to sleep or awakening you from sleep, usually go away immediately after surgery. If your fingers are constantly numb (not intermittent), recovery will be mush slower and is a function of the ability of your nerves to recover. The pain from CT
