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 improve the surgical care provided.

But you may still feel nervous about having surgery!

This is very normal. Most patients who have a surgical procedure report feeling nervous at some stage of the planning process. This is why it is very important to see a well-trained specialist about the problem that you are having.

If your problem is carpal tunnel syndrome, North Carolina Carpal Tunnel Specialist Dr. Johnny T. Nelson, MD is the well-trained specialist for you!

Dr. Nelson takes pride in spending time with every patient, making the best decision for them based on their plans, needs, and special situations. He also takes pride in listening closely to questions and concerns, especially when surgery is being considered. When a carpal tunnel release is considered, Dr. Nelson discusses the risk of surgery with every patient.

It is helpful to think about surgery likely think about driving a car. Every time we get into a car or leave our house, we are taking a risk. It is always possible that something bad can happen. The risk is very, very small, but the risk does exist!

Carpal tunnel release with ultrasound guidance helps to make sure that the risk is as small as possible!

Because there is no anesthesia, the risk of anesthesia is much lower. Anytime there is an incision, there is a risk for infection. But the smaller the incision, the smaller the risk for infection. The 5 mm poke incision used for ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release is extremely small. When surgery is performed, there is always a risk of damage to other structures, such as tendons, nerves, or blood vessels. Because carpal tunnel release performed by Dr. Nelson is done under ultrasound guidance, he can see all of the structures all at once, and keep them all safe.

If you have carpal tunnel syndrome and are ready to get rid of your symptoms for good, call 919-872-5296 today to schedule a visit with Dr. Johnny T. Nelson, MD, Raleigh, North Carolina, shoulder and carpal tunnel specialist!