Each year, numerous women and men suffer with the painful condition known as carpal tunnel syndrome. Being a major orthopedic surgeon in Southern California, Dr. Hertz works secure, powerful, minimally invasive carpal tunnel release processes restore pain-free and to help her La, CA, patients resolve symptoms range of motion.
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
Your arm contains several nerves offering feeling and enable you to perform functions like grasping an item or other projects with the hands. As the nerves travel throughout your supply for your hand, they need to go through a simplified place at the arm called the carpal tunnel. Sometimes, this region can be swollen or hurt, leading to what is generally known as carpal tunnel syndrome.
What causes carpal tunnel syndrome?
One of the most common causes of inflammation and injury is strain from repetitive motions, such as using a keyboard or performing other repetitive work that uses your hands and fingers. Other causes include fractures, arthritis or dislocation. Diabetes and thyroid conditions may also play a role.
What are the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?
The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome can vary in intensity, and generally include:
- Pain radiating into the fingers
- Numbness or tingling in the finger or palm
- Weak grip
- Inability to grasp objects without dropping them
These symptoms may be resolved through medicine, therapy and splinting, as well as an alteration in function of lifestyle habits to provide additional assistance for your hand. But when the problem is chronic and significant, a surgical treatment could be required to alleviate stress at the spot where the nerves move into the hand.
What is Carpal Tunnel Release?
Carpal tunnel release is a surgical procedure that expands the carpal tunnel by delivering the pressure on the carpal nerve, severing the ligament that sits together with the carpal tunnel and handling symptoms related to carpal tunnel syndrome. The procedure can be carried out utilizing a minimally-invasive strategy with small incisions so healing is faster. In a few individuals, an open process employing a greater “open” cut may be required.
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