While not all carpal tunnel syndrome treatment involves surgery, it is sometimes necessary in order to provide relief. Minimally invasive carpal tunnel surgical treatments employ a small incision, either in the wrist or at the wrist and palm and small instruments to allow doctors to see and work on the structures in the wrist without making a large incision.

During carpal tunnel release surgery, the transverse carpal ligament is cut in order to release pressure on the median nerve, relieving carpal tunnel symptoms. Tiny cutting tools are inserted through the incision(s) and used to cut the ligament. By cutting the ligament pressure on the nerve is released, and the ensuing gap in the ligament will eventually fill with scar tissue. The small incision(s) are then stitched up. With minimally invasive surgery many patients can go home without a hospital stay.

If you have wrist pain or carpal tunnel syndrome, contact Dr. Rehman. As a top-rated Michigan hand surgeon Dr. Rehman can provide a full evaluation an recommend course of treatment.