What type of therapy is involved after a carpal tunnel release?
Not everyone requires therapy after surgery. However, active movement of the fingers is recommended after surgery to reduce swelling and decrease pain. Occupational therapy techniques may include splinting, soft tissue mobilization, wound management, scar tissue management, tendon and nerve gliding exercises, strengthening exercises and education about joint protection and ergonomics. What is a ganglion cyst? How is it removed? A ganglion cyst is a synovial cyst that arises from the lining of a tendon sheath. The most common location for this type of cyst is on the wrist near the base of your thumb. The cyst may be aspirated or excised depending on the problems it is causing. Physician evaluation is warranted if the cyst is causing pain and/or dysfunction of your hand. My thumb hurts when I pinch objects or turn doorknobs. What is the problem? There may be more than one problem, but pain at the base of the thumb (also known as the carpometacarpal or CMC joint) may indicate arthritis. T
