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shorter compared to open surgery. Patients have less pain in the incision area because of the size and location, and a faster recovery of grip strength. As a result, patients can get back to their work or other activities sooner.
Carolyn Sisson “After retirement, my wife and I moved to Merry Point to be
near the water which we greatly enjoy. Because I had some major orthopedic surgery related to my knee and shoulder, the carpal tunnel procedure was a lesser concern. But at the same time, I was feeling a lot of tingling in my fingers, wrist and elbow, especially after waking up. I fit the carpal tunnel release in between the other surgeries figuring I might as well get everything taken care of. Within 24 hours after Dr. Wind’s procedure the tingling stopped and hasn’t returned five months later. I have been particularly impressed with the incision, which is only 3/8 of an inch long and completely invisible in the wrist after healing”. Craig Soule, retired mechanical engineer
In their own words
Recovery times, symptom relief and overall outcomes can vary from patient to patient, but many people experience a significant reduction or elimination of symptoms and get back to their life more quickly than expected: “The shooting pain in my hands was worse at night to the point
where I couldn’t sleep. I probably could have handled the pain, but not the exhaustion. Because I do fairly strenuous field work, I was concerned about getting back to farming and running our produce stand. The surgery turned out to be a breeze. I followed orders for being careful but I was back at it in a couple of days. I only wish I had done it sooner”. Carolyn Sisson, vegetable farm owner
As with all medical conditions, the first step in carpal tunnel syndrome is getting an accurate diagnosis. If it’s determined that you have the condition, non-surgical treatments are generally the next step unless symptoms are severe. In all cases, it’s important to be treated as early as possible to prevent permanent nerve damage.
Tyler C. Wind, M.D. is a native of Tappahannock,
which is where his practice, Northern Neck Bone & Joint Center is located. He has specialized training in hand surgery as well as joint replacement, sports medicine and working with complex fractures. He is currently the only orthopedic surgeon in the Northern Neck performing endoscopic procedures for carpal tunnel release. For an appointment with Dr. Wind, please call 804 443-8670.
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