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What are the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?

Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include numbness in the fingers, tingling in the hand, pain in the hand and forearm, which often occurs at night, weaker grip strength, difficulty in performing precise tasks or holding small objects.

Who gets the carpal tunnel syndrome most often?

The most vulnerable to carpal tunnel syndrome are people who work for a long time at the computer, on the production line, musicians, cyclists, seamstresses - people who often repeat the same movements of the wrist.
The doctor decides whether surgery is necessary - in the early stages of the disease, surgery may not be necessary. However, it should be emphasized that surgical decompression of the median nerve gives the best treatment results.

When is carpal tunnel surgery necessary?

The doctor decides whether surgery is necessary - in the early stages of the disease, surgery may not be necessary. However, it should be emphasized that surgical decompression of the median nerve gives the best treatment results.

How long does carpal tunnel surgery take?

The procedure is short-lived - the operation itself takes 10-15 minutes. Patients usually return home on the same day after surgery.

When is it possible to return to work after carpal tunnel surgery?

Depending on the patient's condition and the type of work performed, return to overseas activity is possible in the period between 2 and 8 weeks after the surgery. Usually, patients return to work 3 weeks after the surgery.

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