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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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