Everything starts small, from that one tingling sensation to numbness, and if you fail to note it on time, your hand might juggle with more agony than you can resist!

No, it’s not to scare you; it’s for you to understand that a little ignored problem is enough to take you on a long road to recovery.
There are times when little things go away on their own, and that is what we call progress, but some conditions require you to take steps in the initial stage to avoid consequences in the longer run.
And surgery is the primary solution if you are attentive enough to take help on time.
So, here’s a little detailing of Carpal tunnel syndrome, symptoms, and measures that can ensure faster, safer and easy recovery.

Basics of Carpal tunnel syndrome

The median nerve of your arm travels from your forearm to your hand. The carpal tunnel is located in the palm of your hands. This nerve is responsible for controlling feelings and the thumb’s movement except for the little finger.
This passageway is just one inch wide, that is, nine flexor tendons that help bend your fingers. So, your carpal tunnel isn’t only a passageway but has significant other functions too!
For lubrication, the flexor tendons are surrounded by a synovium tissue fluid. When this tissue swells, it leads to carpal tunnel confinement, which eventually makes way for the beginning of tingling and numbness.
This swelling doesn’t go away but rather builds up over time, leading to pain, then numbness, and eventually loss of function. Initially, the numbness would feel good compared to the pain, but that is not a good sign.

Treatment
When the condition is less severe, there is no need for surgeries. In such mild cases, the treatment plan includes:
Wearing a Wrist splint while sleeping at night
Anti-inflammatory drugs as per doctor’s prescription

Some other treatment suggestions include changing the workplace environment and making significant modifications that help combat carpal tunnel.
Some listed changes include:
Lowering or raising chairs
Shifting computer keyboard
Changing wrist positions while performing activities
Using prescribed splints, as per the therapist’s suggestions.

When do you need surgery?

Surgery as a treatment plan is an option when the situation worsens over time.
The surgery is performed through the endoscopic method or a small incision on the palm side. Surgical treatments are proved to provide instant relief, but the recovery plan will require a larger recovery room.
However, it is important to understand that surgery is not the primary treatment plan. If you are aware and attentive enough, it will just take a few visits to your orthopaedic and a good care routine to help you heal.

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