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How often do use your hands every day? Probably every waking hour. Each of these hand-working extremities has 27 bones, 27 joints, 34 muscles, and more than 100 ligaments and tendons. And because your hands are so complicated and intricate, it’s no wonder that one or both can become compromised. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common hand ailment that frequently benefits from the services of a plastic surgeon.
The office of MOSA Surgery is highly experienced with the diagnoses and treatments of plastic surgery needs throughout the body. We provide the ultimate quality of skilled and compassionate treatment, and we care as much about your well-being as you do.
Though many people become afflicted with CTS, they don’t quite understand what it is and why it happens. The carpal tunnel is a slender corridor on the palm side of your wrist. The median nerve and tendons to the fingers and thumb run through this corridor. The median is in charge of the feeling and movement of the thumb and first three fingers. When the nerve gets constricted, it becomes numb, tingly, weak and/or painful, resulting in CTS. Though symptoms can manifest in one or both hands, they usually show up in your dominant hand first. CTS is three times more likely in women than men, and rheumatoid arthritis, hypothyroidism, gout, diabetes and pregnancy can boost your risk.
During carpal tunnel release, the plastic surgeon makes an incision in the palm of your hand over the carpal tunnel ligament. He (or she) then cuts through the ligament to relieve pressure on the median nerve. The surgery may be done by making one incision on the palm side of the wrist or by making several small incisions.
The initial symptoms of CTS ebb and flow, but if CTS is left untreated, the symptoms become continuous and more severe. Pain may travel from your hand up to your shoulder, and the muscles on the thumb side of your hand might eventually become atrophied.
The office of MOSA Surgery takes pride in its outstanding service, attention to detail and friendly professionalism. You will receive excellent care and explanations of the best options available to you. We look forward to exceeding your high expectations. Please call us today for an appointment.
By Mosa Plastic Surgery
May 30, 2022
