what is carpal tunnel syndrome and how is it treated

 

The carpal tunnel Is composed of ligaments, tendons and bones located in the wrist area, and this area contains the median nerve

which performs a sensory and motor innervation function by supplying the thumb, Index and middle side of the ring finger with sensation and movement of muscles in them

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common health problem, especially in ladies.

 

What is carpal tunnel syndrome

It is a medical condition characterized by compression of the median nerve In the carpal tunnel, resulting in numbness and tingling in the affected hand, accompanied by pain on the front side of the wrist, and hand weakness.

 

 

What causes carpal tunnel syndrome

Many factors are Involved in the development of carpal tunnel syndrome, including:

• Works or jobs that require a lot of hands, such as: housewives, factory workers, people who use the keyboard on the computer for a long time.
• Rheumatoid arthritis.
• Diabetes.
• Menopause.
• pregnancy.
• Hypothyroidism.
• Overweight.
• Lack of movement.
• Some types of cancers.
• Smoking.
• Excessive salt Intake.

 

 

How is carpal tunnel syndrome treated

There are many treatment plans, and the treatment plan Is commensurate with the severity of the injury and the health conditions of the patient, including:

 

Physiotherapy through

wrist massage that relieves pain.

 

drug therapy

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen and naproxen are used to reduce the severity of the pain.

 

Physiotherapy

by placing cold compresses on the affected area to reduce the severity of pain, In addition to stretching the muscles of the hands and wrists.

 

Surgical treatment

It is considered the most effective surgical treatment with immediate results, where the surgeon places the patient under local anesthesia, and makes an incision extending from the wrist to the palm of the hand with a length of 2 Inches, and then cuts the ligament around the carpal tunnel to release the nerve and relieve pressure on It, after that the surgeon closes the Incision with stitches and covers It With a bandage, with the use of a splint to prevent the wrist from moving for a certain period, and the duration of the operation does not exceed 30 minutes In most cases.

What are the complications and risks of the carpal tunnel operation

Like any surgical procedure, there are some possible complications that may occur after carpal tunnel surgery, which are:

• infection
• Scarring.
• Injury to the median nerve during surgery.
• Pain in the palm of the hand.
• Some weakness In the strength of constipation or lack of endurance.
• Numbness and tingling In the hand.

 

 

Recovery period after carpal tunnel surgery

The ligament tissue gradually re-growth again with more space for the median nerve, and internal wound healing usually takes several months, but the skin heals within a few weeks

and pain or weakness after surgery can continue for a period ranging from several weeks to a few months until It is gone .

 

Tips after carpal tunnel surgery

1. Staying away from strenuous hand work for about two weeks..
2. Do hand exercises.
3. Move the fingers constantly to speed up the recovery process.
4. Putting the medical corset on for about two weeks.
5. Use of analgesics to relieve pain.
6. Adhere to the doctor’s instructions.

 

 

Carpal tunnel surgery cost In Turkey

The cost of carpal tunnel syndrome surgery varies according to the patient’s condition, so please contact us and we will provide you with a price quote.

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