Using medication or cortisone shots to ease the pain of your carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is putting you at risk. These temporary solutions actually hinder the healing process. As you mask your pain and continue to use your wrist, you cause further harm and risk permanent damage. Instead, you must heal the nerve and tendons and stop causing more harm.

As well, the side effects of medication with long term use leave you with other health issues and more pain. Treat your CTS properly. Stop the pain and further wrist damage!

I injured a tendon on the top part of my ankle about four months ago by walking too far on a sandy beach, dragging 2 heavy surf boards.

I tried healing it with rest, ice, physical therapy and two cortizone shots, but it was improving much slower than I would've liked.

So, I got an Inferno Wrap and the Ultrasound machine from MendMeShop and the results have been amazing!

In just 10 days, I've seen more improvement than I had in the previous 3 months with the cortizone shots and staying off of it completely. Now I'm very confident that it will heal on it's own(if I continue the ultrasound and inferno wrap treatments) and that I won't need the expensive MRI or surgery that I had been discussing with the foot doctor.

I can't thank mendmeshop enough or recommend them more enthusiastically. They saved me a lot of money, a lot of time on crutches, and have been friendly and extremely helpful with questions I've had.

I would highly recommend them to anyone suffering from an injury.

Dillion Turnbow, Colorado

Surgical Treatments for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

If you treat your carpal tunnel syndrome properly, using blood flow stimulation therapy and ultrasound, before it becomes severe you can avoid irreversible damage and the need for surgery. However, some doctors may recommend surgery as an option to treat carpal tunnel symptoms. If a tumor is present, surgery is necessary to remove it and alleviate the pressure it is putting on the median nerve. Like with any surgery, there are risks involved and the recovery time can incapacitate the patient completely for about 2 weeks, requiring assistance at home. Results vary depending on the patient and there is no guarantee surgery will cure everyone.

What to Expect After Surgery

Recovery requires a wrist splint and can take weeks or months

Immediately following surgery, most patients experience weakening in their grip and less dexterity. Returning to work involving strenuous or repetitive wrist movements is not recommended for at least 6-12 weeks as it increases the risk of the symptoms returning. The proper healing methods, blood flow stimulation therapy, cold compression and ultrasound, along with physical therapy can speed recovery.

After surgery a splint, and possibly a sling for comfort, is recommended for a few weeks. The hand must be elevated frequently to avoid swelling in the hand and moving the elbow, shoulder and fingers frequently is recommended.

Unfortunately, the outcome of surgery is difficult to determine ahead of time as the numbness and pain may decrease immediately or may take up to 10 months to show improvement, if at all. During surgery the carpal ligament is permanently cut and as a result, some wrist strength may be lost.

There are 2 Types of CTS Surgery:

Open Carpal Tunnel Release

Severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome may require surgery on the transverse carpal ligament

During this surgery, an incision is made at the base of the hand. The transverse carpal ligament is cut, releasing pressure on the median nerve and the incision is stitched closed. The gap created where the cut was made eventually fills in with scar tissue. This surgery is usually performed under local anesthetic and no hospital stay is required.

Endoscopic surgery

Endoscopic surgery is a newer procedure using fiber-optic tools and a video monitor for the surgeon to view the surgery. Only a tiny cut at the wrist is necessary to allow the endoscope into the tunnel so the surgical instruments can reach the transverse carpal ligament. This surgery is usually performed under local anesthetic and no hospital stay is required.

Open carpal tunnel surgery requires a longer recovery period than endoscopic surgery and painful scar tissue may be more likely to develop after open surgery than after endoscopic surgery. However, both types of surgery have risks and benefits that should be discussed with your doctor.

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Using medication or cortisone shots to ease the pain of your carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is putting you at risk. These temporary solutions actually hinder the healing process. As you mask your pain and continue to use your wrist, you cause further harm and risk permanent damage. Instead, you must heal the nerve and tendons and stop causing more harm. As well, the side effects of medication with long term use leave you with other health issues and more pain. Treat your CTS properly. Stop the pain and further wrist damage! Related Articles: Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome What is TTS? Symptoms Treatments Repetitive Strain Injury I injured a tendon on the top part of my ankle about four months ago by walking too far on a sandy beach, dragging 2 heavy surf boards. I tried healing it with rest, ice, physical therapy and two cortizone shots, but it was improving much slower than I would've liked. So, I got an Inferno Wrap and the Ultrasound machine from MendMeShop and the results have been amazing! In just 10 days, I've seen more improvement than I had in the previous 3 months with the cortizone shots and staying off of it completely. Now I'm very confident that it will heal on it's own(if I continue the ultrasound and inferno wrap treatments) and that I won't need the expensive MRI or surgery that I had been discussing with the foot doctor. I can't thank mendmeshop enough or recommend them more enthusiastically. They saved me a lot of money, a lot of time on crutches, and have been friendly and extremely helpful with questions I've had. I would highly recommend them to anyone suffering from an injury. Dillion Turnbow, Colorado Surgical Treatments for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome If you treat your carpal tunnel syndrome properly, using blood flow stimulation therapy and ultrasound, before it becomes severe you can avoid irreversible damage and the need for surgery. However, some doctors may recommend surgery as an option to treat carpal tunnel symptoms. If a tumor is present, surgery is necessary to remove it and alleviate the pressure it is putting on the median nerve. Like with any surgery, there are risks involved and the recovery time can incapacitate the patient completely for about 2 weeks, requiring assistance at home. Results vary depending on the patient and there is no guarantee surgery will cure everyone. What to Expect After Surgery Immediately following surgery, most patients experience weakening in their grip and less dexterity. Returning to work involving strenuous or repetitive wrist movements is not recommended for at least 6-12 weeks as it increases the risk of the symptoms returning. The proper healing methods, blood flow stimulation therapy, cold compression and ultrasound, along with physical therapy can speed recovery. After surgery a splint, and possibly a sling for comfort, is recommended for a few weeks. The hand must be elevated frequently to avoid swelling in the hand and moving the elbow, shoulder and fingers frequently is recommended. Unfortunately, the outcome of surgery is difficult to determine ahead of time as the numbness and pain may decrease immediately or may take up to 10 months to show improvement, if at all. During surgery the carpal ligament is permanently cut and as a result, some wrist strength may be lost. There are 2 Types of CTS Surgery: Open Carpal Tunnel Release During this surgery, an incision is made at the base of the hand. The transverse carpal ligament is cut, releasing pressure on the median nerve and the incision is stitched closed. The gap created where the cut was made eventually fills in with scar tissue. This surgery is usually performed under local anesthetic and no hospital stay is required. Endoscopic surgery Endoscopic surgery is a newer procedure using fiber-optic tools and a video monitor for the surgeon to view the surgery. Only a tiny cut at the wrist is necessary to allow the endoscope into the tunnel so the surgical instruments can reach the transverse carpal ligament. This surgery is usually performed under local anesthetic and no hospital stay is required. Open carpal tunnel surgery requires a longer recovery period than endoscopic surgery and painful scar tissue may be more likely to develop after open surgery than after endoscopic surgery. However, both types of surgery have risks and benefits that should be discussed with your doctor. Back To Top
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