Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause a lot of pain and produce many undesirable symptoms. If you’ve tried non-surgical treatments for the condition and they haven’t provided relief for the symptoms, then it might be time to consider a surgical option. A treatment option that is worth considering is carpal tunnel release surgery, which is designed to open and reconstruct the transverse carpal ligament. Once this happens, unnecessary pressure on the median nerve is released, and you’ll benefit from a significant reduction in carpal tunnel symptoms.

How Does Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery Work?

During the procedure, an opening is created near the base of your palm, which makes it possible for our doctor to see your transverse carpal ligament. Once we’ve targeted the ligament, the opening is sealed.

If you’re considering this surgery, you should know that you don’t have to deal with significant downtime. Most patients will be able to return home quickly, and we can usually perform the surgery with a local anesthetic.

What You Can Expect from Surgery

Surgical procedures are viewed as a last resort, and carpal tunnel release surgery is no exception. When you’re finished with the surgery, your hand will be wrapped, and after a set amount of time, you’ll need to come back to our office to ensure that you are healing properly.

The amount of time that it will take for you to recover depends on the exact type of surgery that was used for your hand. For example, a surgery that is performed on your dominant hand will likely require you to take more time away from work. However, this depends on multiple factors, such as your job requirements.

Why is this Surgery Performed?

Most patients prefer to avoid surgery, but oftentimes, they’re left with no other choice. Carpal tunnel release surgery is typically used when non-surgical treatments have failed. If the conservative treatments prove to be ineffective, it might be time to consider surgery.

Many patients require surgery because their condition causes severe loss of coordination and sensation. When symptoms are severe, they can restrict daily activities and prevent you from living your life to the fullest. As such, carpal tunnel release surgery can significantly improve your quality of life.

Learn More During a Consultation

If you’ve tried other treatment options and haven’t had any luck improving your condition, then carpal tunnel release surgery is worth considering. During a consultation at the office of Albert R. Swafford M.D., Inc., you can get all the facts about this procedure. Contact us today to schedule an appointment at our office in Bakersfield.