What Are the Risks of Carpal Tunnel Release? If you have carpal tunnel syndrome or any other medical problem, you may be thinking about a surgical procedure. With modern technology, surgical procedures to treat serious medical problems are improving every year. Scientific studies, new techniques and devices, better understanding of medical problems all help to […]
How Long Do I Have To Wear My Sling after Shoulder Surgery? If you are reading this, you have probably had shoulder pain for a long time. Perhaps you have tried many treatments to help this shoulder pain, including changing your activities, physical therapy, medicines and anti-inflammatories, or even injections. It is also possible that […]
Can I Have Carpal Tunnel Release On Both Sides At Once? Unfortunately, carpal tunnel syndrome is very common. One out of every 20 adult Americans has this condition, which can interfere with sleep, work, and free-time activities. Worse still, many have severe problems in both hands. Sometimes simple treatments for carpal tunnel can help to […]
Will My Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Come Back After I Have A Carpal Tunnel Release? This is a question that North Carolina carpal tunnel expert Dr. Johnny T. Nelson, MD hears a lot. Understandably, patients want to know if a treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome will be permanent or only temporary. Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause […]
When Can I Return to Work after My Carpal Tunnel Release? When Raleigh, North Carolina Carpal Tunnel Specialist Dr. Johnny T. Nelson, MD hears this question, he responds with a question: What do you do for work? If you have carpal tunnel syndrome or are considering a carpal tunnel release, chances are you are planning […]
I Have Shoulder Pain: Who Should I See? Studies estimate that about 15% of people experience shoulder pain at any given time. Are you one of those people? If you are, you may be confused about where to go. You might feel tempted to start research online, or watch online videos to try and figure […]
Why Are Carpal Tunnel Symptoms Worse At Night? If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, it is very likely that you are feeling discomfort. This discomfort is different in different patients. Raleigh, North Carolina, carpal tunnel expert Dr. Johnny T. Nelson, MD understands that carpal tunnel syndrome and similar nerve problems come in different “flavors.” The […]
Carpal Tunnel Release Through A Tiny Skin Poke: How Is That Possible? If you have carpal tunnel syndrome or are thinking about a carpal tunnel release procedure, you may have questions about your incision! Carpal tunnel release is a time-tested surgery that cures carpal tunnel syndrome for good. It has very high success rates. There […]
How Much Pain Will I Have after Shoulder Surgery? If you are like most Americans, you have a very high risk of having shoulder pain at some time in your life. If you have a rotator cuff tear, shoulder instability, or labral tear, you may even be considering shoulder surgery. You probably know someone with […]
How Does a Carpal Tunnel Release Work? To understand how carpal tunnel release works, it is important to understand the problem of carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on a very important nerve at the level of the wrist. This nerve is called the median nerve. At the level of the […]
