Carpal Tunnel Surgery in Pasadena
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a nerve compression disorder suffered by many people, and in some cases, patients require carpal tunnel surgery to resolve their condition. Compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel — located at the junction of the palm and wrist — causes carpal tunnel syndrome. Symptoms include numbness, burning, and tingling of the fingers and hands, and are usually worse at night when lying in a horizontal position; sometimes the pain wakes patients up.
If left untreated, carpal tunnel syndrome can progress to permanent and irreversible weakness and disability. Unlike many hand conditions, therapy, splinting, massage, and stretching do not cure the problem — surgery, when performed properly, works well and can be life-changing. Surgeons who are board certified in surgery of the hand are uniquely qualified to diagnose and treat carpal tunnel syndrome.
The Carpal Tunnel Surgery Solution
Pasadena Surgeons provides the highest quality of treatment available for this condition, from diagnosis to treatment to follow-up. A board-certified, orthopedic hand fellowship-trained surgeon with years of success treating this condition will perform your surgery. Dr. Lakshman takes the time to thoroughly explain the procedure and ease your concerns. After surgery, he personally provides follow-up care and does not outsource the job to a lesser-trained assistant — he even changes post-operative dressings and removes his own sutures. We believe this continuity of care ensures the best results for our patients.
If you suspect you have carpal tunnel syndrome, come see the experts in carpal tunnel surgery. You may also be interested in learning about our treatment options for trigger finger and hand arthritis, or return to our Hand Surgery in Pasadena page to review all of our services.
Carpal Tunnel Surgery FAQs
What are the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?
Common symptoms include numbness, burning, and tingling in the fingers and hands, often worse at night.
Can carpal tunnel syndrome be treated without surgery?
Unlike many hand conditions, therapy, splinting, massage, and stretching typically do not cure carpal tunnel syndrome, though they may temporarily ease symptoms. Surgery is usually the most effective long-term solution.
What happens if carpal tunnel syndrome is left untreated?
Untreated carpal tunnel syndrome can progress to permanent and irreversible weakness and disability in the hand.
Who should perform carpal tunnel surgery?
A surgeon who is board certified in surgery of the hand is uniquely qualified to diagnose and treat carpal tunnel syndrome safely and effectively.
Is carpal tunnel surgery an outpatient procedure?
Carpal tunnel surgery is typically performed as an outpatient procedure. Dr. Lakshman will discuss the specifics of your surgery and recovery during your consultation.
Who provides my follow-up care after carpal tunnel surgery?
Dr. Lakshman personally provides all follow-up care, including dressing changes and suture removal.
How do I schedule a consultation for carpal tunnel syndrome?
Call (626) 683-9080 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Lakshman.