Tomorrow 's the day. Two of my sisters have already been through it this summer. I'm hoping for the endoscopic kind. The hospital just called and I don't have to be there until noon! I can't eat or drink after midnight tonight! I am going to be SO thirsty! What am I going to do all morning long?? Maybe go see "The Dark Knight"? Nope -- it doesn't start until 10:05 and runs 152 minutes. But then who would want to sit through a movie without a drink? Mamma Mia doesn't start until 11:05 so that one is out, too. I guess I could go into work for 3 hours. Nah. Any other ideas???If you want to read about the surgery read on -- if not then skip it.
"Open release surgery, the traditional procedure used to correct carpal tunnel syndrome, consists of making an incision up to 2 inches in the wrist and then cutting the carpal ligament to enlarge the carpal tunnel. The procedure is generally done under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis, unless there are unusual medical considerations.
"Endoscopic surgery may allow faster functional recovery and less postoperative discomfort than traditional open release surgery. The surgeon makes two incisions (about ½" each) in the wrist and palm, inserts a camera attached to a tube, observes the tissue on a screen, and cuts the carpal ligament (the tissue that holds joints together). This two-portal endoscopic surgery, generally performed under local anesthesia, is effective and minimizes scarring and scar tenderness, if any. One-portal endoscopic surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome is also available.
"Although symptoms may be relieved immediately after surgery, full recovery from carpal tunnel surgery can take months. Some patients may have infection, nerve damage, stiffness, and pain at the scar. Occasionally the wrist loses strength because the carpal ligament is cut. Patients should undergo physical therapy after surgery to restore wrist strength. Some patients may need to adjust job duties or even change jobs after recovery from surgery.
"Recurrence of carpal tunnel syndrome following treatment is rare. The majority of patients recover completely." Yea! I'm counting on being one of the majority!!
4 comments:
Yeah! You survived. I hope that you heal quickly so that you can get back to doing all the things you love to do. Any hopefully without pain and numbness!
So sad you had to get that surgery. Did everything turn out ok? Did cute LaDean give you the week off to recuperate?
I hope you are recovering well!
Landon had this surgery when we were dating. No fun! But his wrist hasn't bothered him since. I hope it feels better now!
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