There is not a lot of information regarding the long term sucess of this procedure. By long term I mean, greater than 5 years after the surgery. If you have any information be it at a personal level or a family member/friend that has had the procedure, please let me know the outcome. Did it resolve all their/your symptoms and where they able to use the hand as before? Thanks in advance
2006-09-14 01:14:45 · 4 answers · asked by highwayisland 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
PERSONALLY: had both hands done,right 10 years ago.{right handed] not one bad thing to say about it.but i live in buffalo NY and had it done in the fall..and the winter months my hand hurt from the cold more..had to buy extra gloves.never went to p/t/ because i started using it while in the cast,,10 days. left was done Aug.last year.no problems.at all no pain..my only advice[ Gross but true]have it done after your period,so you have a few weeks.good luck.no regrets.
2006-09-14 01:25:13 · answer #1 · answered by tysgrandma99 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had carpal tunnel surgery on both wrists.
My arms would be numb, but at the same time they hurt very badly. I would wake up constantly at night to hang them over the side of the bed to try to get some relief. I would hold a glass of water and drop it. I got to the point where I just couldn't take the pain anymore.
I had both surgeries done as outpatient surgery, (not both wrists at the same time), and I really didn't even need pain pills. The relief was immediate.
The second one the doctor told me I had waited too long so I was off from work for 3 months. When I asked him why he didn't send me to therapy, he said that your wrist swelled inside from overusing it so it needs rest not more use.
That has been over 15 years ago and I've never had any problems with my wrists, the nerves or strength. My doctor was a neurosurgeon.
2006-09-14 08:30:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
While outcomes are generally good, certain factors can contribute to poorer results that have little to do with nerves, anatomy, or surgery type. One study showed that mental status parameters, alcohol use, and involvement of an attorney yield much poorer overall results of treatment.[29] This really demonstrates how one's mental state, attitude and outlook affect carpal tunnel syndrome and almost any other medical problem that has potential subjective components such as pain and disability status.
Many mild carpal tunnel syndrome sufferers either change their hand use pattern or posture at work or find a conservative, non-surgical treatment that allows them to return to full activity without hand numbness or pain, and without sleep disruption. Other people end up prioritizing their activities and possibly avoiding certain hand activities so that they can minimize pain and perform the essential tasks.
Changing jobs is also commonly done to avoid continued repetitive stress tasks. Others find success by adjusting their repetitive movements, the frequency with which they do the movements, and the amount of time they rest between periods of performing the movements.
2006-09-14 08:19:13 · answer #3 · answered by tennisboyusa 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Permanent cure after surgery if diabetes is kept under control, and hypothyroidism is treated.
2006-09-14 08:24:03 · answer #4 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋