What can I expect after carpal tunnel release surgery?
15 July 2020Where can I get this treatment?
15 July 2020 - Sleep with the hand outstretched on a pillow.
- Keep your arm elevated to reduce swelling.
- The local anaesthetic can take up to 8 hours to wear off so hand may still feel a bit tingly for this time.
- On Day 1 after surgery start to do the finger mobility exercises as demonstrated to you by your surgeon.
- Leave the outer dressings on for 2-3 days and try to keep dry. After this, the thicker bandage can be removed.
- A wound check will take place 4-6 days after surgery.
- Your sutures will be removed between days 10-14 after surgery.
- Avoid putting pressure on the wound during the healing phase (first 2 weeks) however light use of the operated hand for everyday activities such as dressing, cooking etc. is encouraged.
- Take oral pain medication as instructed by your surgeon.
- You may experience some discomfort in the days following your surgery however on any increasing pain, redness, swelling, temperatures please contact the clinic on 02073860464
- Once the sutures have been removed care for your scar by massaging and moisturising it daily.
- Heavy lifting and sports that involve the hand should be avoided for 4 weeks post-surgery.
- Depending on your job you can normally return to work after 1-2 weeks
