Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Surgical Therapy

Patients who are not found to improve after medicinal therapy or physiotherapy are usually advised a surgical procedure. This is considered the definitive treatment plan for this condition and is effective in relieving the symptoms and correcting the condition in the majority of cases. This is particularly helpful in cases of axonal degeneration, which cannot be corrected by a conservative approach. Surgical procure for Carpal Tunnel can either be performed by using an endoscope, or it can be an open surgery. The surgery is conducted to open up the space inside the carpal tunnel and reduce the pressure on the median nerve – which is responsible for causing the symptoms. It is considered minor surgery, and the patient is not required to be hospitalized through the night.