Is the operation of carpal tunnel syndrome general anesthesia

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After suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, if the effect of non-surgical treatment is not very ideal, surgery should be considered. Now let's see if carpal tunnel syndrome surgery is general anesthesia.

Is the operation of carpal tunnel syndrome general anesthesia

First of all: carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common type of nerve compression syndrome, with numbness of thumb, index and middle finger in its dominant area, and thenar muscle weakness and atrophy in severe cases. General anesthesia with brachial plexus block, supine, limb out on a small operating table, individual patients can also be general anesthesia or local anesthesia, hemostatic band operation.

Secondly, surgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome is suitable for those who have no response to non-surgical treatment. New biological oppressors are suspected. Fracture dislocation with bone block protruding in the carpal tunnel.

Finally: the current method of postoperative treatment is loose bandage, and the wrist joint movement is limited within 2 days after operation. Two days later, the dressing was changed and the patients were asked to start functional exercises of shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand and finger. The wrist joint can be fixed in neutral position at night within three weeks after operation. The suture was removed 12-14 days after operation. After a month, the patient can work normally, but we should pay attention to not carrying weight at ordinary times, so as to combine work with rest. 6-8 weeks after operation, the patients recovered completely.

matters needing attention

Early postoperative exercise and physical therapy are more important and significant. Therefore, in order to shorten the recovery period, we should also start functional exercise as soon as possible, and pay attention to the frequency and range of exercise, so as to avoid the counterproductive effect of excessive exercise.