Carpal tunnel syndrome treatment

The carpal tunnel syndrome causes pain, numbing and tingling in the wrist and hand, also makes difficulty holding, grasping or compressing items (such as mobile telephone or steering wheel). The carpal tunnel syndrome develops as a result of the major wrist nerve compression.  Nerve passing thought the wrist is located inside the wrist canal; when this body part is injured or strained swelling of the the adjacent tissues may compress the median nerve. In turn this causes symptoms. Symptoms usually occur gradually and get worse if untreated. This syndrome may develop because of different wrist traumas that cause wrist swelling, hard physical activities and monotonous repetitive movements. Surgical treatment is usually recommended if the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome last for 6 months or longer and after the conservative treatment failed.

How the surgery is performed?

The aim of this surgery is to widen the wrist canal and reduce nerve compression. There are two approaches for carpal tunnel syndrome surgery: – open and endoscopic. During the open surgery an incision is mane and the wrist ligament is cut to widen the wrist canal and reduce compression. An endoscopic surgery involves two micro-incisions (one in the wrist area and another in the palm area); these incisions are used to insert endoscopic instruments and to cut the wrist ligament. The surgery is carried out under a local anaesthesia and thepatent is discharged on the same day.

Postoperative period

• Pain, swelling and stiffness can develop after the procedure. Insignificant pain can last for several weeks;
• A splint or a tough dressing should be used for 10-14 days after the surgery;
• The hand should be elevated during the night while sleeping to facilitate swelling reduction;
• Grasping and compression strength usually recovers in some 2-3 months after the surgery.

PATIENT JOURNEY

Enquiry

• If you would like to get a quote for surgery feel free to fill in this questionnaire: QUESTIONNAIRE.
• The surgeon will evaluate your general health and prepare an individual treatment plan, our patients coordinator will get in touch with you within 1-2 working days.

Booking the treatment

• Once you are approved for the surgery you can choose the suitable date for the treatment. For women: it is recommended to plan the surgery between your menstrual cycles.
• To book the surgery you will be asked to pay deposit payment.
• Next step - flights and accommodation booking. We can also offer help with arranging Your trip and accommodation.

Preparing for the surgery at home

• One month before surgery you will receive guidlines you will be recommended to follow before surgery.

Preparing for the surgery at the clinic

• You will need to arrive to Lithuania at least one day before the surgery. On the 1st a mandatory COVID-19 test is performed, as well as blood tests, ECG, consultation with surgeon.
• Before the surgery you will have to sign an agreement to undergo the surgery and anaesthesia. Please read these documents carefully and if there will be some obscurity or questions sort them out with the doctor and/or doctor-anaesthetist before signing the agreements.
• The payment for the surgery conditions are stated in the Agreement for the provision of personal health care services. The payment can be made by cash or credit card before surgery.

Surgery

• On the day of surgery it is forbidden to use any cosmetics (make up, body cosmetics, inluding self-tanning cosmetics) or jewellery (including all kind of piercings).
• On the 2nd – 3rd day you will have the surgery. You will need to stay at the hospital for 1-2 nights. Here you will be provided with all needed medication and care. Bring only personal hygiene kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, comb etc.). Pyjamas, robe, slippers will be provided by the clinic personnel.
• After the surgery medicine package is given for the first days after surgery.

Back home

• If you have any questions you are always welcome to contact us by phone or email.