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Carpal Tunnel Prognosis
If Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is left untreated, it may progress over time and lead to permanent damage of the median nerve. On the other hand, if it is treated at the right time, the chance of the condition reoccurring is very low. Moreover, over 90% of the patient may also respond to conservative treatment therapies for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, particularly those affected with its mild to moderate form. However, those patients who have progressed cases of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome may require immediate surgical intervention to help curb their symptoms. Moreover, individuals who are diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome secondary to diabetes or wrist fractures may have a worse prognosis than those who don’t. Moreover, individuals diagnosed with Axonal loss also have unfavorable outcomes, requiring immediate surgery.
