recovery time for Carpal Tunnel surgery

[DanGroove]

I am seeking info from people who have had CTR surgery.

The important thing to bear in mind is not all surgeons use the same technique, and even every surgery using the same surgeon and technique does not go the same due to anatomical differences from patient to patient. Maybe you had unexpected scar tissue there that made yours more challenging or maybe due to better blood flow in the area your expected healing time is half that of the person that had the same thing done right before you etc...

If you are just looking to get some kind of idea about what to expect that is one thing, but you really need to go back to your surgeon for better more clear guidance based on the methodology he/she used and any complications that may have arisen during your surgery. Do not take any replies you may receive in this forum as guidance on when and what activity you should engage in. If your doctor did not make it clear, contact them and ask.

 

[five7]

I agree, just looking to hear others experiences into CTR.

 

[Artman]

My wife had carpal tunnel surgery about four years ago.
We own a small interior painting business. She and I do all of the work ourselves with the help of one friend who works for us. She wore a brace for a few weeks after the surgery. I no longer remember how many weeks, but it wasn't very long. More to prevent tearing open the incision on her palm than anything. I think she returned to work pushing rollers and brushes a couple of days after surgery. I think she avoided any lifting for at least few weeks though.

It's my understanding that you are more likely to injure yourself with physical activity by not having carpal tunnel surgery than you are at any time post surgery. I'm not a surgeon though,so....

Talk to your surgeon. Each case might be unique.

 

[Thebiggestjerk]

I ended up having Carpal surgery on both hands spread out over a year. Working with one of the Pianists from the L.A. Philharmonic, he noticed I was "covertly" shaking my right hand every so often. He told me he had my surgeon. I told him I had heard so many horror stories about the surgery and the recovery time. He said he researched the best doctors in the country. (understandable being such an accomplished Pianist) He found the guy in Los Angeles who does it arthroscopically. He accepted me as a patient. (don't ask) I can't even see the slight scar on either hand now. I was back playing in about 2 weeks. The arthroscopic approach is amazing and has virtually none of the risk of the traditional approach. Musicians should absolutely seek out qualified surgeons who use this approach. Virtually no risk of "bad outcome".

Jason Tavakolian from Eugene Oregon is the best in the United States.