The winter is upon us and we're bundled up inside this year more than ever before. Caring for arthritis in 2020 has some extra challenges. But here are some ways to keep your joints healthy this winter.
According to the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NIH), carpal tunnel release is one of the most common surgical procedures in the United States. It occurs in your hands when “the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the palm of the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist.” The median nerve gives feeling to your fingers on the palm side of your hand.
When the median nerve is pinched, you may experience some of these symptoms:
If you have carpal tunnel and are looking for a solution, Dr. Richard Jackson and our newest team member, Dr. Sebastian Peers would be happy to see you for a consultation and possibly for a minor procedure, carpal tunnel release. Though surgery may not be necessary, they would provide helpful tips for combating your carpal tunnel.
To address your carpal tunnel syndrome, a surgeon gets to the root of the problem – the median nerve. In this surgical procedure, the surgeon severs the tissue putting pressure on the median nerve to relieve pain and reduce pressure directly affecting the nerve.
This procedure is done under local anesthesia and the patient can go home the same day! After surgery, your ligaments will grow back and allow more space than there was before. Often, surgery will immediately relieve your symptoms, but a full recovery period may take several months.
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