Carpal tunnel syndrome may arise due to a couple of conditions. One commonly held belief was that it is due to overuse injury or performing repetitive motions like typing, or using a vibrating mechanism for long periods. 

The second likely reason, as recent researches show, that people are genetically predisposed. Carpal tunnel syndrome may arise due to pregnancy, diabetes, thyroid, and rheumatoid arthritis. 

Types of carpal tunnel syndrome treatment

The carpal tunnel is made up of the wrist bones on the bottom and transverse carpal ligament across the top of the wrist. Injury to this portion may lead to swelling of tissues in the tunnel that, in turn, exert pressure on the median nerve that passes through the tunnel. 

This leads to persistent pain, tingling, numbness, and loss of function if timely intervention is not done. 

How is it treated

The surgeon cuts through the ligament exerting pressure on the carpal tunnel, leading to more room for the median nerve and tendons. As a consequence, pain reduces and function improves. 

This procedure takes less than an hour and may be done under local anesthesia. Patients may resume regular activities within several weeks or months. 

The cut ligament may grow back with more space or it may grow back with the same space. This procedure is known as open technique. 

Other techniques of treatments for Carpal tunnel syndrome

The other technique employed is the endoscopic carpal tunnel release. The surgeon makes two incisions on the wrist and on the palm, followed by insertion of an endoscopic camera through one insertion, which helps the surgeon to cut the carpel ligament through the other incision. 

The wrist is then sutured and placed in a splint or bandaged. Patients may return home immediately.

Where symptoms are mild or in the initial stages, doctors may recommend corticosteroid injections or physiotherapy treatments and massage coupled with rest to help tissues recuperate. Injections may work in most cases leading to long term relief.  

When such non-invasive techniques do not show positive outcomes then the doctor may advise a surgical procedure. It is not a good idea to delay the process since irreversible harm to the median nerve may occur. 

Risk and success in Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel release procedure is successful in about 90% of the cases involved. However, there are a few risks:

• The ligament may grow back and form a scar tissue that could reintroduce pain symptoms. 
• There may be infection. 
• The median nerve could be injured.
• Nearby blood vessels may be damaged.
• A scar tissue may become sensitive and cause pain. 

Why India is your best option for Carpal tunnel syndrome treatment

India could be your best option to get the carpal tunnel release procedure done, for a number of reasons:

• Cost of treatment, cost of procedure, cost of all associated medications, costs of professionals, and cost of stay are far lower in India compared to advanced countries. 
• India has a tradition of giving personalized care to everyone. Patients appreciate the humane and caring approach of healthcare professionals in India. 
• You could complete the procedure in a day and then proceed with sightseeing and touring places of interest in India. 
• There are plenty of world class private clinics, private hospitals, and public hospitals where you get treated in the best way using modern equipments handled by qualified professionals. 
• Indian surgeons are highly qualified and world class. 

Carpal tunnel syndrome may start as a mild annoyance and progress to causing pain and numbness, affecting your productivity. Get it treated before irreversible damage to the median nerve, and for that, the best place is India.