At Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics, our expert hand and upper extremity specialists offer endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery to relieve symptoms and restore function in the hands.
Carpal tunnel syndrome can be a bothersome, persistent, and sometimes painful health condition. Common symptoms of carpal tunnel include numbness, tingling, burning, or pain in the wrist, hands, and fingers. Patients may also notice weakness in the hand, or difficulty holding and controlling objects.
Symptoms often worsen over time, and patients may notice trouble sleeping, decreased hand strength, or difficulty performing work and hobbies. While non-surgical treatments such as wrist braces, nerve glide exercises, anti-inflammatory medications, or steroid injections can help, surgery may be the most effective way to ultimately relieve symptoms and prevent long-term nerve damage.
At CSMO, our hand and upper extremity specialists specialize in endoscopic carpal tunnel release. This minimally invasive surgical technique requires just one small incision in the wrist crease. Using a small camera (called an endoscope), surgeons cut the transverse carpal ligament to reduce pressure within the carpal tunnel and create more space for the median nerve and flexor tendons to function properly.
This technique preserves surrounding tissue, reduces trauma, and promotes a fast, comfortable recovery. Endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery usually takes between 10 to 20 minutes. Typically, most patients can resume daily activities within a few days of surgery and return to more strenuous activities like sports or manual work within four to six weeks.
Ronald Mitchell, MD
Fellowship Trained Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mitchell or any of CSMO’s hand specialists, click here or call (423) 624-2696.
Potential Benefits of Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
With this minimally invasive surgery, endoscopic carpal tunnel release can offer both immediate and long-term advantages for patients. Potential benefits include:
- Relieved pain and tingling in the hands and wrists
- Improved sensation and function in the hands and wrists
- Fast recovery after surgery
- Quick return to work, sports, and hobbies
- Less scar sensitivity
Endoscopic carpal tunnel release allows patients to regain hand function and return to activities and work quickly with minimal discomfort.
Is Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery Right for You?
At Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics, our skilled hand specialists will perform a comprehensive evaluation of your symptoms, lifestyle, and overall health to determine if endoscopic carpal tunnel release is the right choice for you. Ideal candidates are often those with persistent symptoms that have not improved with non-surgical treatments including wrist braces, over-the-counter medications, or occupational hand therapy.
This minimally invasive approach is especially beneficial for patients who rely on their hands for daily tasks such as work, manual labor, hobbies, or caregiving. Because recovery is often fast and minimally painful, endoscopic carpal tunnel release allows patients to return to their routines quickly.
When to Consider Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
If you have persistent pain, numbness, and tingling that isn’t improving and continuing to interfere with your daily tasks or sleep, it may be time to consider endoscopic carpal tunnel release. Early intervention can prevent permanent nerve damage and help restore hand function and strength in a timely manner.
While choosing to undergo endoscopic carpal tunnel release is an important decision, you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics, our hand, wrist and elbow experts take the time to review your symptoms, medical history, and diagnostic results to determine whether this minimally invasive approach is the right fit for your needs.
A Faster Carpal Tunnel Recovery
You don’t have to live with pain and numbness in your hands and wrists. Contact Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics today to schedule an appointment with one of our fellowship trained specialists. We’ll work hand-in-hand with you to develop a treatment plan that restores function, relieves discomfort, and helps you get back to the activities you enjoy.