Carpal Tunnel Articles A-Z
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Complications of Carpal Tunnel Release
Minor complications of carpal tunnel release can include infection, nausea, and wrist stiffness. As this eMedTV page explains, major complications include nerve damage and loss of life. This page covers the possible complications of this surgery.
| Details on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
This interactive video provides information on carpal tunnel syndrome, including what causes it and treatments.
Diabetic Risks With Carpal Tunnel Surgery
This eMedTV Web page explains that if you are a diabetic, risks with carpal tunnel surgery can include possible infections and blood sugar control problems. This article discusses the risks of carpal tunnel surgery for a person with diabetes.
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
As this eMedTV article explains, endoscopic carpal tunnel release is a type of carpal tunnel surgery that makes use of a specialized video camera called an endoscope. This resource explains how an endoscopic carpal tunnel release is performed.
| Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release -- Anesthesia Choices |
The two most common types of anesthesia are regional and general. This clip talks about the differences between the two types.
| Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release -- Presentation Summary |
This video is the summary clip for the carpal tunnel surgery presentation.
| Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Risks -- Abnormal Scarring |
This multimedia clip addresses the issue of abnormal scarring, which may occur with this procedure.
| Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Risks -- Allergic Reaction to Medication |
This video explains why allergic reactions to medicines occur and how likely they are.
| Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Risks -- Final Thoughts |
This video clip discusses the likelihood of complications occurring with your procedure.
| Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Risks -- Infection |
This video segment discusses the possibility of infection occurring with this procedure.
| Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Risks -- Nerve Damage |
This multimedia segment discusses the risk of nerve damage that can occur with this procedure.
| Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Risks -- Pain and Swelling |
This video clip explains why pain and swelling can be expected following this procedure.
| Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery (The Procedure) |
This multimedia clip explains what happens during an endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery.
| Expected Results from Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release |
This video segment describes the results you can expect with carpal tunnel release.
| Expected Results from Open Carpal Tunnel Release |
This video segment describes the results you can expect with carpal tunnel release.
| Getting Started (Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release) |
This video clip discusses what you need to know as you prepare for your procedure.
| How Safe Is Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release? |
This video clip explains the level of safety and risks involved with carpal tunnel release.
| How Safe Is Open Carpal Tunnel Release? |
This video clip explains the level of safety and risks involved with carpal tunnel release.
Infection Following Carpal Tunnel Surgery
This eMedTV article explains that despite the use of sterile surgical techniques, it's possible to develop an infection following carpal tunnel surgery. This article tells you what you need to know about infections following carpal tunnel surgery.
Information About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
| Leaving the Hospital - Information for Diabetic Patients (Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release) |
This video clip features information for diabetic patients who are leaving the hospital.
| Leaving the Hospital After Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release |
This clip describes instructions you will be given on leaving the hospital after carpal tunnel release.
| Leaving the Hospital After Open Carpal Tunnel Release |
This clip describes instructions you will be given on leaving the hospital after carpal tunnel release.
| Moving to the Procedure Room (Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release) |
This video clip tells you what you can expect as you move to the procedure room.
| Moving to the Recovery Room After Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release |
This video segment explains what will happen in the recovery room after carpal tunnel surgery.
| Moving to the Recovery Room After Open Carpal Tunnel Release |
This video segment explains what will happen in the recovery room after carpal tunnel surgery.


