Who has had carpel tunnel release surgery?

[Evans Ward]

I have scheduled surgery for carpel tunnel release on my right dominant hand in less than a month. I only have about 60% of total feeling in the hand/ fingers and lots of tingling too. I go in tomorrow morning for the EMG nerve study which I know will be a “shocking” experience. I was told by the Orthopedist hand specialist that I will regain all feeling in the hand in time. Looking for input from those that have had to go this route.

[1976RD400C]

I broke my wrist and dislocated 3 of the bones that lead to my fingers. The doctor did a carpel tunnel release while he was in there fixing the bones even though I didn't have any numbness before the accident. I had numbness afterward from nerve damage from the injury, but it went away after several months. I think nerves tend to heal themselves over time. I ain't going to say anything about that EMG test but report back afterward and then I'll tell you about my experience. Everyone I know who has had carpel tunnel release turned out fine and it was fixed.

[irk_miller]

Please keep us posted how things go and recover.  I've never had it done, but I need it in both hands.  The potential for a long recovery has me really nervous.  I've been told anywhere from one week to six.

[jradnich]

I had carpal tunnel in my left hand so bad that I could barely pull the clutch in on my old HD custom or hold anything without my hand going numb.
Had the surgery done and 100% successful recovery after a couple of months. The doc will probably give you some range of motion exercises to do about a week after the surgery. No matter how ridiculous they seem do them.

[Evans Ward]

I’m back from my EMG Nerve Study

[Evans Ward]

Seriously, it really wasn’t bad at all.  I do have a high thresh hold for pain or either temp damage to nerves as the shocks/ electrical impulses were not bad. I feel that I should be recovered by the time Deals Gap occurs in May with surgery on 2/14. I thought about holding off on the surgery until after the Gap but that could pose risks I thought even if things with my hand stay the same. I’ll be sure and keep this thread updated and I appreciate the replies and input given too.  You do what you have to do to stay as healthy and active as possible even at 63 years old! 

[1976RD400C]

Seriously, it really wasn’t bad at all.  I do have a high thresh hold for pain or either temp damage to nerves as the shocks/ electrical impulses were not bad. I feel that I should be recovered by the time Deals Gap occurs in May with surgery on 2/14. I thought about holding off on the surgery until after the Gap but that could pose risks I thought even if things with my hand stay the same. I’ll be sure and keep this thread updated and I appreciate the replies and input given too.  You do what you have to do to stay as healthy and active as possible even at 63 years old! 

I had a suspicion the doctor was really overdoing it with me. Every time he fired that thing off, my body would literally jump up off the table.   

[msr]

Best wishes on this, Evans. I've known a couple of people who had this surgery years ago. It was life changing in a good way.

Matt

[Poppaweely]

I got both wrists done about 11 years ago. No issues since, well worth it. My CTS was waking me up at night so something had to be done.

[Striker1423]

You guys are making my wrists hurt thinking about it! *shudders*

[Evans Ward]

My Orthpedist/ Hand Specialist called me yesterday to go over the results of the EMG Nerve Study he requested and I had done. He said the results of my study place me in the tier of one of the worst he’s seen with nerve damage.  He did say my recovery will take longer than usual. I’m ready to get cut open to resolve this annoying issue!! 

[Makr]

Iv'e had both wrists done. My left hand pinky finger still tingles but I forget about it. Totally worth it though.

I had cubital surgery on my right elbow also. I really shouldnt have been using my hand as a hammer all these years.