There is a small incision at the area of the ligament that is restricting the carpal tunnel, and a splint may or may not be provided for support immediately following surgery. One side effect after surgery, is that the altered biomechanics have been linked with a decrease in grip strength. But, in long-standing cases, nerve damage can be of worse consequences if ignored. Hand Therapy following surgery can help to prevent complications and restore function. The key to therapy is to influence post-operative scar formation, decrease pain, and increase strength with a shorter period of recovery and return to work or daily activity.
Prevention is the key.
N.J. She graduated from Towson University in 1983 with BS in Occupational Therapy. She also worked at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in New Jersey, a world renowned hospital for rehabilitation.