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Health Encyclopedia: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery
Surgery
Every year more than 200,000 people in the US undergo surgeries for carpal tunnel syndrome. Surgery for CTS is among the most common hand surgeries. In various trials, 70 - 90% of patients who underwent surgery were free of nighttime pain afterward.
Candidates for Surgery
Although evidence strongly suggests that surgery is more effective than conservative approaches (at least in patients with moderate to severe CTS), the decision about whether to have surgery to correct CTS, and when to hav...
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Expert & Community Posts
14 Questions To Ask A Surgeon BEFORE Surgery
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert...I can get a second opinion? 12. How long is the recovery process? 13. What will the recovery... Read more »
Patient Factors that Affect Surgery Outcomes
By Christine Miller , Health Expert...exactly will happen during the surgery; what length of recovery and rehabilitation will be... Read more »
Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer
By Marc Greenstein , Health Expert...control and erectile dysfunction after surgery, the recovery process and what to expect after... Read more »
Surgery Options for Old, Creaky Joints
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert...incision means that there is less damage, quicker recovery, and less time in the hospital.... Read more »
Health Guide
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...treatments performed in the hospital. The second part is a comprehensive guide that covers short-term recovery in the cardiac care unit of the hospital, including details about bypass and... Read more »Angioplasty Patient Guide: Find Angioplasty Information
...successful. Since angioplasty is a less invasive procedure than bypass surgery, it has a quicker recovery period than bypass. However, it is not recommended for all patients. Candidates for... Read more »Osteoarthritis: Surgery
...ligaments. Studies suggest that an exercise program started before surgery and resumed afterward can improve recovery. Continuous passive motion (CPM) is an effective regimen for knee replacement... Read more »
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