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Like carpal tunnel, wrist tendonitis is treatable through wrist bracing, steroid injections and occupational therapy. However, unlike carpal tunnel, surgery is not used to treat this condition.
- What happens to the tendon after carpal tunnel surgery?
- Can you have both tendonitis and carpal tunnel?
- What tendon is cut during carpal tunnel surgery?
- What are the side effects of having carpal tunnel surgery?
What happens to the tendon after carpal tunnel surgery?
In both cases, your doctor cuts the ligament around the carpal tunnel to take pressure off the median nerve and relieve your symptoms. After the surgery, the ligament comes back together, but with more room for the median nerve to pass through.
Can you have both tendonitis and carpal tunnel?
Injuries: tendon or nerve injuries can lead to both carpal tunnel and tendonitis.
What tendon is cut during carpal tunnel surgery?
Surgery Overview
During open carpal tunnel release surgery, the transverse carpal ligament is cut, which releases pressure on the median nerve and relieves the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. An incision is made at the base of the palm of the hand. This allows the doctor to see the transverse carpal ligament.
What are the side effects of having carpal tunnel surgery?
What are the risks and potential complications of carpal tunnel surgery?
- Adverse reaction or problems related to sedation or medications, such as an allergic reaction and problems with breathing.
- Bleeding.
- Delayed return to work.
- Infection.
- Loss of wrist strength.
- Nerve damage.
- Stiffness or pain of the incision scar.
