Carpal Tunnel Release Patient Outcomes

For those needing surgery, we are your carpal tunnel experts, performing over 1,300 carpal tunnel release procedures each year.
PERCENT OF PATIENTS WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE PAIN | 54% | 9% | 7% | 6% |
TIME PERIOD | Before Surgery | 3 Months After Surgery | 6 Months After Surgery | 12 Months After Surgery |
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery: Effects on Lifestyle




Sleeping | Washing | Carrying Bags | Daily Activities | |
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BEFORE SURGERY | 8 out of 10 people struggled with sleep | 70% had trouble washing their back | 50% had moderate to severe difficulty carrying a briefcase or shopping bag | 80% experienced at least some limitation on daily activities |
6 MONTHS AFTER SURGERY | Nearly 9 out of 10 patients reported mild to no difficulty sleeping | 60% had no trouble with the task | 84% had little or no difficulty carrying their belongings | 50% reported no limitations in daily activities |
*All carpal tunnel release patient outcome data collected: 2015-Q1 2018
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