Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and forearm. The condition occurs when one of the major nerves to the hand — the median nerve — is squeezed or compressed as it travels through the wrist.

In most patients, carpal tunnel syndrome gets worse over time. If it is not treated in time, it can lead to permanent dysfunction of the hand.There could be loss of sensation in the fingers and weakness.

Early symptoms can often be relieved with simple measures like:

Wearing a wrist splint while sleeping

Exercises to keep the nerve mobile

Avoiding certain activities that aggravate your symptoms

A steroid injection into the carpal tunnel

If these steps do not help then surgery to take pressure off the median nerve may be recommended for some patients.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the tunnel becomes narrowed or when the tissue surrounding the flexor tendons (known as synovium) swells, putting pressure on the median nerve and reducing its blood supply. This abnormal pressure on the nerve can result in numbness, tingling, pain, and weakness in the hand.

After the clinical examination Dr K S Anand at Anand Hospital, Purnia may recommend tests like NCV, EMG, X-Ray, Ultrasound or MRI of the wrist. First non-surgical treatments like bracing or splinting alongwith anti-inflammtory medicines are tried. Certain exercises and steroid injections may also help in relieving the symptoms. However if the non-surgical treatments do not give the desired results then surgery is the only option. The surgical procedure performed at Anand Hospital, Purnia for carpal tunnel syndrome is called a carpal tunnel release.

Most surgeons perform this procedure using one of two different surgical techniques, but the goal of both is to relieve pressure on your median nerve by cutting the ligament that forms the roof of the tunnel (transverse carpal ligament). Release of this ligament increases the size of the tunnel and decreases pressure on the median nerve, allowing for appropriate blood flow to the nerve and function of the nerve.

Best Doctors and Cost

Dr KS Anand has more than 20 years of experience in treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome both non-surgically and through surgery. He has been successfully doing the carpal tunnel release surgery. He is one of the best orthopedic surgeons in the Seemanchal region when it comes to treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

In most of the cases this surgery is done during a short stay at the hospital of few hours or overnight. The surgery can be done as an open surgery or through Arthroscope. The cost of the surgery is in the range of Rs. 75 - 90 thousand only. The results of both types of surgery are similar but the recovery in arthroscopic surgery is quicker. You may have to wear a splint or wrist brace for several weeks after surgery. You will be allowed to use your hand for light activities, taking care to avoid significant discomfort. Driving, self-care activities, and light lifting and gripping may be permitted soon after surgery.

Chequered History

Anand Hospital at Purnia was established in the year 1982 by renowned general surgeon Dr N.N.Pandit. The hospital started serving the patients at a time when there was very little quality healthcare available in the Seemanchal region. Over the years, the hospital established a good name amongst its patients through superior outcomes. In the year 2002, Dr KS Anand, Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon joined the hospital and launched Orthopedic services. Today Anand Hospital is considered as a referral centre for all kinds of General and Orthopedic surgeries including Joint Replacement Surgeries.

Latest Medical Technology

Anand Hospital has deployed the latest cutting edge technology in the fields of Orthopedics, General Surgery, Joint Replacements, Arthorsocpy and Critical Care. The hospital has the most advanced C-Arm, Arthroscope from Stryker, USA, Digital Radiography X-Ray System, Modular Operation Theatres to carry out Joint Replacement Surgeries, Laparoscope from Stryker. The ICU is fully equipped with Multipara monitors, Ventilators, C-Pap, Bipap, Pulse Oxymeters, Infusion Pumps and 24 Hour Oxygen Supply. Anand Hospital has the most advanced CSSD for sterlization of the equipments.

Our Team

Our team of doctors includes Dr N.N.Pandit having more than 50 years of experience in the field of General Surgery. Dr Kumar Shantanu Anand has more than 20 years of experience in the field of Orthopedics and Joint Replacement. Dr Rakhee has more than 15 years of experience in the field of Anesthesiology and Critical Care. The team of doctors is supported by qualified and well trained technicians and nursing staff. The hospital is one of the cleanest facility in the city of Purnia with maximum focus on patient comfort and well being. All the patient rooms, wards and other areas of the hospital are airconditioned.

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