Carpal Tunnel Repair
Alternate Names : CTR, Carpal Tunnel Release
What happens right after the procedure?
After the surgery, the person will be kept in the surgery recovery room for a few hours. He or she can expect the following:
The affected hand will be elevated to decrease swelling.
Anti-inflammatory medicine such as ibuprofen may be given to decrease swelling and discomfort.
A bulky gauze dressing will be applied.
He or she will be able to eat right after surgery.
He or she will be discharged from the same-day surgery center within a few hours.
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