Carpal Tunnel
Hand Surgery & Carpal Tunnel Surgery in Bakersfield
From carpal tunnel surgery to other hand procedures, the Joint and Bone Institute of California relieves the pain, tingling, and numbness that keep your hands from doing what you need them to do.
Hand surgery and carpal tunnel surgery at the Joint and Bone Institute of California
Use your hands often enough and there is a good chance you will eventually have damage that necessitates hand surgery. Carpal tunnel surgery is particularly common for those who type on a keyboard or use their hands for other purposes on a daily basis. The medical professionals at the Joint and Bone Institute of California are here to determine whether you can benefit from a hand surgery such as carpal tunnel surgery.
Carpal tunnel syndrome gradually weakens the muscles in both the wrists and the hands. If these symptoms continue, the condition will worsen, ultimately necessitating treatment such as a brace, corticosteroids, or alterations to work activities — and, eventually, carpal tunnel surgery.
When to consider carpal tunnel surgery.
Carpal tunnel surgery is a last resort, yet it is oftentimes necessary. Contact us at (661) 544-3352 to schedule an appointment so our medical professionals can analyze your painful hands if you experience:
- Difficulty holding onto objects
- Pain in your hands or wrists
- Tingling that does not improve over six months
- Numbness in your hands or wrists that persists
Endoscopic vs. open hand surgery.
If carpal tunnel surgery is necessary, it will be either endoscopic or open. Open surgery requires a comparably large incision — upwards of two inches from the wrist all the way to the palm. Endoscopic surgery requires creating a small opening in the wrist and possibly another in the arm; these comparably small incisions are guided with a small camera that helps direct the cutting of the ligament.
Don’t ignore hand pain, tingling, or numbness that lingers past six months — early evaluation gives carpal tunnel surgery the best chance of full relief.
Put hand pain behind you.
The Joint and Bone Institute of California performs carpal tunnel surgery and other hand surgeries in Bakersfield. Call today to schedule your appointment.
