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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

Cassie as a Recovery Tool

By Sue Bergeson , Health Expert

...Cassie would strenuously object to being called a recovery tool. She is after all a diva, a... Read more »

Will I Ever Recover From Schizophrenia?

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...life. In this Sharepost I attempt to explain why recovery from schizophrenia often has to be... Read more »

Recovery and Functionality

By Robin Cunningham , Health Expert

...my life-long struggle to establish and maintain my recovery had begun. There is no cure for... Read more »

Life’s a Banquet: Quit Smoking and Enjoy!

By Jim Christopher , Health Expert

THURSDAY I'll present a recovery award at the SHARE! (Self-Help Recovery Exchange) Twelfth... Read more »

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Health Guide

Gout: Treatment

...joints.Hot and Cold Therapy. Rest and protecting the affected joint with a splint can also promote recovery. A 2002 study reported that applying ice packs for 30 minutes four times daily... Read more »

Stroke Recovery

RecoveryAfter a stroke, patients should take allnecessary measures, including medications and lifestyle changes, to prevent another stroke. For those whose stroke was ischemic, aspirin, warfarin, or... Read more »

Plastic Surgery- Facelifts

...looking at other approaches, such as one called composite face-lift, that lift most muscles in the face.Recovery Process. Recovery normally lasts from several weeks to several months. Swelling and... Read more »

Hepatitis: Outlook

OutlookIn most cases of acute viral hepatitis, recovery is complete and the liver returns to normal within 2 - 8 weeks. In a small number of cases of hepatitis B or C, the condition can be prolonged... Read more »

Eating Disorders: Treatment for Anorexia

...A multidisciplinary team approach with consistent support and counseling is essential for long-term recovery from all severe eating disorders. Depending on the severity and type of disorder, team... Read more »

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