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HomeSummaryReview of the conditionConsidering surgeryPreparing for surgeryAbout the procedureRecovering from surgeryRehabilitationPhysical therapy Rehabilitation options Can rehabilitation be done at home?Usual response Risks Duration of rehabilitation Returning to ordinary daily activities Long-term patient limitations Costs Conclusion

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release

Edited By: Thomas Trumble, M.D.
Last updated Wednesday, October 11, 2006

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Rehabilitation

Physical therapy

Rehabilitation options

Can rehabilitation be done at home?

Usual response

Risks

This is a safe rehabilitation program with little risk.

Duration of rehabilitation

The patients should follow their instructions for stretching, strengthening and scar massage for about two weeks.

Returning to ordinary daily activities

The patients can drive within a day or two after surgery. The can cover the bandage with plastic bag to shower for the first two days and then change the bandage and use a small Band-Aid. They can do limited typing and writing within a week after surgery and advance as dictated by their symptoms. Within a month after surgery, most patients have returned to all activities. Some patients notice that there strength and sensation improves for three months for certain activities such as opening tight jars or bottles.

Long-term patient limitations

There no long term limitations after endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery.

Costs

Surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome at the University of Washington

If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call 206-598-4537 to make an appointment.

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