Timely treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome – Avoiding dangerous complications

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition characterized by the compression of the median nerve in the wrist canal. This can lead to the narrowing of the wrist canal, causing pain, numbness, decreased or loss of skin sensation in the hand area, and in more severe cases, muscle atrophy, as well as reduced function and hand mobility.

Currently, the number of people suffering from this syndrome is increasing due to job requirements involving more flexibility, precision, and repetitive wrist movements.

To accurately diagnose whether a patient has the condition, doctors will combine clinical examination with neurophysiological investigations.

The choice of treatment method depends on the patient's specific condition, including:

• Medical treatment. Doctors may prescribe medication while also limiting movements to reduce pressure in the wrist canal.
• Wrist splinting. This method can be performed at night or continuously throughout the day.
• Surgical treatment. This is applied to patients in severe stages, showing signs of sensory disturbances, muscle atrophy, or those who have not improved after several months of medical treatment.

Currently, at HFH, doctors utilize minimally invasive techniques with small incisions of 1-2cm to minimize the risk of infection, limit complications, allow faster recovery, and enable patients to quickly go home immediately after surgery.

Dr. Doleac advises you should seek immediate medical attention if you ever have unusual symptoms in the wrist. Timely treatment is critical, as delayed treatment can lead to muscle atrophy and limit hand mobility.

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