Sara Said:

How long to recover from carpal tunnel surgery?

We Answered:

it is not wise to have both hands operated on at the same time. unless she has a personal slave that will attend to her every need (wiping her bottom, picking her nose, etc), she will have a difficult time for a while.

the only "recovery" will essentially be from the surgical incision of the skin and soft tissue. this is somewhat variable. some people in couple of days will be using the hand without "much" problems, others may take 2 to 3 weeks. it will take longer to be able to lift anything heavy. one can not damage anything by moving as long as pain is tolerable. depending on the surgeon, one usually waits 1-3 months before proceeding to the other hand, essentially until the first hand is "100%". the true "recovery" from the underlying problems of numbness and pain can take longer depending on how badly the nerve (median nerve) was compressed.

she probably does not need to "drop down to part time study" from this procedure. she'll get around fine with the operative hand in bandage.
good luck

Russell Said:

Should you have carpal tunnel surgery while being pregnant?

We Answered:

Since it is not a matter of life or death, you should postpone it just to be on the safe side. It probably wouldn't hurt the baby, but there is always a chance of side effects from the drugs.

Derek Said:

How long does it take to recover from carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel surgery?

We Answered:

2 weeks ,

Clifton Said:

Need help with bad carpal tunnel surgery results?

We Answered:

That's awful! I would demand a do-over! My husband is having carpal tunnel surgery on Monday! They better do it right! You should speak to your surgeon and tell him what he did is only making it worse!

Eddie Said:

Worried about having a second Carpal Tunnel surgery, is there any more ligament to cut?

We Answered:

if you have carpal tunnel then why are you on the internet typing with your hands??

p.s. you are going to have arthritis in the future

Clinton Said:

What are good exercises after carpal tunnel surgery?

We Answered:

I think you should see a hand therapist at least once to be evaluated and to have an exercise program created. After that you can work on your exercises at home and check-in with the therapist as often as you can. Some exercise ideas include continual stretching of your wrist (in all directions to preserve the mobility at your wrist), also squeezing a stress ball and items of various consistency (in moderation--don't over do it or you'll be in pain). If you have a scar you may want to address if it very sensitive--start by easing different textures onto the scar depending on what it can take (from cotton to dipping the hand in rice, etc). For pain relief, a therapist can offer non-medicinal ways to ease pain (electrical stim, ultrasound, etc). You should seriously consider visiting a hand therapist at least once a week so s/he can track your progress and maximize your rehab potential.