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Endoscopic vs. Open Carpal Tunnel Release: Why the Right Technique Matters

Carpal tunnel syndrome affects millions of people, causing numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and wrist. While surgery is often the best solution for long-term relief, the type of carpal tunnel release you choose can significantly impact your pain, recovery time, and overall outcome. Despite overwhelming evidence supporting endoscopic…

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Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery: Faster Recovery, Less Pain

Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery: Faster Recovery, Less Pain Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and wrist. For many patients, surgery becomes necessary when conservative treatments fail. Traditionally, open carpal tunnel release surgery has been the standard procedure. However, in recent…

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Causes, Myths, and Treatments

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Causes, Myths, and Treatments Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common conditions that affects the hands and wrists, leading to pain, numbness, and tingling. But what exactly causes CTS, and why are so many people misdiagnosed or mistreated? In this blog post, we’ll dive…

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Arthritis vs. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Understanding the Key Differences

Arthritis vs. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Understanding the Key Differences When it comes to hand pain or stiffness, two common culprits are arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. However, despite their similarities, these conditions have distinct symptoms that can help pinpoint the cause. Dr. Dolf Ichtertz from Nebraska Hand & Shoulder explains…

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Predicting Outcomes for Carpal Tunnel Surgery

Predicting Outcomes for Carpal Tunnel Surgery Lately, there have been a number of articles published on research relating to anxiety caused by untreated carpal tunnel syndrome. It would be nice to be able to predict accurately how each person is going to react to the treatment, i.e., no pain vs.…

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