What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
This condition begins when the tunnel is compressed, and the structures inside it suffer crush.
The median nerve is the most affected structure that show symptoms.

Which are the symptoms?
Numbness or pain in thumb, index and middle. Decreased grip strength in hand.

What about the medical treatment?
– Antiinflammatory and neuroprotective drugs.
– Splints to immobilize the wrist.
– Physical therapy.

And surgical treatment?
The goal of surgery is to release the internal pressure of the tunnel. We need to remove one wall of the structure.

Is there any surgery that use laser?
No, the correct name is endoscopy, a new technique that use a small camera to see the cleavage site. The advantage of this procedure is a small wound and rapid recovery.

*The Information on this page is only has the informative purposes and should not be used to make a diagnosis or treatment.