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/ preop | https://preop.com | http://Store.PreOp.com • Patient Education Company • Your doctor has recommended that you undergo hand surgery to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. But what exactly is carpal tunnel syndrome? • • The median nerve, which carries sensation to the thumb and first three fingers, passes through a natural passageway in the wrist. This opening - called the carpal tunnel is formed by arch-shaped wrist bones and a connecting ligament. • • Various conditions, such as pregnancy, injury, arthritis and changes in the tendons caused by repetitive motion can crowd the already narrow tunnel, putting pressure on the nerve. • • This added pressure can cause a tingling sensation in the fingers and the thumb and may even lead to numbness, pain and restricted movement. This combination of symptoms is called the carpal tunnel syndrome. • Patient Education Company • Your doctor understands that all medical care benefits from close collaboration between physician and patient -- so be sure to review, with your doctor, all risks and alternatives and make sure you understand the reasons behind the recommendation for this particular procedure. • Now let's talk in detail about the procedure your doctor has recommended. That particular recommendation was based on a number of factors: • the state of your health, • the severity of your condition, • an assessment of alternative treatments or procedures and finally, • the risks associated with doing nothing at all. • Patient Education • And remember, the final decision is up to you. No one can force you to undergo a surgical procedure against your will. • When it comes to treating carpal tunnel syndrome, surgery is often recommended after other therapies have failed. • • If your carpal tunnel syndrome is thought to be caused by repetitive motion or prolonged holding of the wrist in awkward positions, • • your doctor may first ask you to wear a specially designed protective brace. • • Other alternatives to surgery may include medication, exercise and physical therapy. If none of these treatments improve your condition - or if the condition was triggered by a problem that does not respond to these therapies - your doctor may recommend surgery. • • Because increased pain and further restriction of hand function are likely if the condition is left untreated. • • Now I'd like to introduce you to another important member of the medical team -- the nurse. • Patient Education Company
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