Cubital and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
I have Cubital and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, on both hands.
How long will it take to get surgery?
Is anyone going through this and can give advice?
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@feetnumb You asked, "How long will it take to get surgery?" That's a pretty broad question, and it really depends upon your location, surgeon's availability, facility availability, extent of each surgery, and whether each hand will be done separately.
What to expect? - As with any surgery, it may be described as "minor", but nothing is really so minor when it is your body being cut. Every one has underlying issues, different healing times, different tolerance for discomfort.
In general, rest, ice and elevate until the swelling subsides. No extensive water exposure until the incisions heal. You may need to loosen things up after being immobilized for a time. Finally, I was cautioned (many years ago) to keep good hand/wrist posture in mind so you don't have problems again.
Have you mad a decision about whether to have surgery?
Sue
I don't know anything about cubital carpal tunnel syndrome. I had carpal tunnel on my right wrist and went to Physical Therapy. I also bought a couple of splints - one for day and one for night. I was able to get rid of it without surgery.