Information on scar tissue from carpal tunnel surgery?

Question

I had open carpal tunnel surgery on both hands, My right hand in Dec.2002 and my left in March 2003. I didn't have any trouble healing from either one but not I have pain in my left hand, the side of my hand near my pinky finger is real sore and the palm of my hand hurts a lot, it almost feels like I have a pinched nerve. I sometimes have pain in my shoulder and elbow but most of the pain is in the hand. I can not put any pressure on the hand either. Could this be a pinched nerve or scar tissue? if so how is it corrected?

Answer 1

Hi Nicky, I had carpal tunnel release in Dec.1994 on my left wrist,and Jan. 1995 on my right. I still have problem today with my hands wrists and arms. I still have to wear the hand braces all the time,even when i sleep.Anyway sounds like your carpal tunnel wasn't cure,like me.Go to another doctor,and have him run some tests on you,and see what he said. A Friend Who Knows Your Pain.

Clowmy

Answer 2

The average time for recovery differs from person to person,but its usually a few weeks.You didnt say if your doc is a hand specialist or an internist....big difference...have you had an EMG test and MRI of the wrists? Both will help determine if it is carpal tunnel ...or something else....many people have had this surgery without problems,but its best to speak with your doc about the pro's and con's of surgery...many of the large teaching hospitals have hand surgeons around....look into it and best of luck

Answer 3

I am Sorry - that you did not know about this book that could have prevented the surgery. It deals with muscles, pain and referred pain - The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies. 75% success rate and teaches you how to help yourself.

Answer 4

i once Had scar tissue at the back of my ear which really hurt i left it for a while and it formed into a sist.
so best to get it checked straight away.