carpel tunnel
I need the surgery and I'm wondering which way is the best...open hand or scope? I'm leaning towards scope because the recovery time is shorter. Any advice? Thanks, Laurie |
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| Scope is better because of the shortened recovery time, but also because of the decreased amount of scar tissue.
My Doug is going through this now, doing everything he can to avoid surgery but I suspect he'll end up having it done. From what I have been able to read the most important thing is that you surgeon is skilled with the scope (I would hask how many he has done). It SOUNDS like the recovery is only about a week as opposed to weeks and weeks for the open repair. Right now he seems to do well with a spolint when it flares up but the flare ups are coming faster and closer. He just went to the Dr on Tuesday, the Dr put him on another round of prednisone, which I am totally against because of the long tern effects. I'm intereested to hear how you make out. |
| Before you have surgery, have you tried other options? My chiropractor does active release and massage on me for all my muscle aches and tendonitis and it keeps things under control. He has a client who's doctor said she needed surgery. She came to him first and was very happy! No surgery. I can give you a website to find practitioners in your area if you are interested. |
| Stacy, I didn't know they did that!!! I'm going to suggest that to Doug to try. |
| I've had problems with my hands for nearly 10 years.
I used to go to a chiroprator. They did get better for several years. I had a EMG done 4 years ago. My right hand was severe and my left hand was not as bad. Both hands are now very painful. My surgeon was surprised that I didn't have the surgery done 4 years ago. I know that the time has come and it is now 
I was very worried that I would have to have another EMG because mine was 4 years old....he said he would not put me through that again. What a guy 
Laurie |
| OK, as one who has undergone three carpel tunnel surgeries (yes, three), may I say a few words on the subject:
Having your wrist scoped is indeed the better option for the reasons stated; less scarring and faster healing time. HOWEVER, if your case is fairly advanced, meaning the ligament(s) have built up substantially over a longer period of time, relief by means of a scope will not be sufficient. What usually happens is that additional scar tissure builds up where the scope is placed and within a year or less, you will be worse off than you are now. At least with the open surgery, sufficient tissue may be removed to leave room for the guaranteed internal scar tissue buildup. Yes, the open surgery scar may be more than the "dot" of a scope but consider whether you want to go through the procedure a second or third time. (Which, by the way, leaves scars looking like you tried to slit your own wrists. Please ask your surgeon for his opinion on which procedure he recommends in your specific case. |
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