Orhopaedic and Arthritis Surgery Center - Carpal Tunnel Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs through a small tunnel in the wrist, is trapped and compressed. The pressure on the median nerve can result in pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, and lack of control in the hand and fingers. Most commonly, the thumb, index, and middle fingers are affected. A wide variety of diseases and conditions can cause pressure on the median nerve. The Surgical Procedure Patients are given a local anesthetic.
Many patients choose to watch the carpal tunnel procedure.
Dr. Varhan then uses special instruments to divide the carpal ligament. He then closes the surgical incision. Since the surgery is done on an outpatient basis, the patient returns home on the same day of the surgery. Results Early detection of carpal tunnel syndrome improves results. After endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery, patients have returned to work or the golf course after 1 to 3 days.