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Do your hands go numb at night? Does tingling in your fingers wake you up from sleep? Do you drop things without warning or feel weakness in your grip?
These are classic signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) — one of the most common hand conditions in India, especially among office workers, homemakers, diabetic patients, and pregnant women.
This complete guide covers everything you need to know about carpal tunnel syndrome — from symptoms and diagnosis to surgery and recovery — in simple, plain language.
💡 Key Fact:
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve in your wrist. It is treatable — and in most cases, a small 20-minute surgery permanently cures the problem. If left untreated for too long, it can cause permanent nerve damage.
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passage in your wrist, surrounded by bones and ligaments. The median nerve passes through this tunnel along with tendons that bend your fingers. When the tunnel becomes too narrow — due to swelling, inflammation, or anatomical changes — it squeezes the median nerve, causing pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand.
Symptoms — How to Know If You Have CTS
Early Stage
Occasional tingling or numbness in thumb, index, and middle fingers. Worse at night.
Moderate Stage
Frequent numbness, pain radiating up the arm, dropping objects, difficulty with fine tasks.
Severe Stage
Constant numbness, muscle wasting at base of thumb, permanent weakness in grip.
⚠️ Don't Delay:
Severe CTS can cause permanent nerve damage and muscle wasting. If your symptoms have lasted more than 6 months or you feel constant numbness, book a consultation at Krisha Hand Hospital immediately.
Who Gets Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
- People who type on computers for long hours (IT professionals, data entry workers)
- Homemakers — frequent hand/wrist movements during cooking, cleaning
- Diabetic patients (diabetes causes nerve swelling)
- Pregnant and post-partum women (fluid retention)
- Hypothyroid patients
- Workers using vibrating tools or doing repetitive hand motions
- People above 40 years (more common with age)
💡 Did You Know?
Women are 3 times more likely than men to develop carpal tunnel syndrome — partly due to a naturally narrower carpal tunnel and hormonal changes during pregnancy and menopause.
Diagnosis — How Is CTS Confirmed?
At Krisha Hand Hospital, Dr. Karn Maheshwari diagnoses carpal tunnel syndrome through:
- Clinical examination — Tinel’s test (tapping the wrist) and Phalen’s test (bending the wrist) to reproduce symptoms
- Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) — measures electrical signal speed through the median nerve. This is the gold standard test for confirming CTS severity
- Ultrasound — can visualize the swollen median nerve
Experiencing Numbness or Tingling in Your Hands?
Don’t wait for it to get worse. Get a confirmed diagnosis and treatment plan from Dr. Karn Maheshwari at Krisha Hand Hospital, Ahmedabad.
Non-Surgical Treatment — When Does It Work?
For early and mild CTS, Dr. Karn first tries non-surgical options:
- Wrist splint at night — keeps the wrist in a neutral position, reduces nerve pressure during sleep
- Steroid injection — corticosteroid injection into the carpal tunnel reduces inflammation temporarily
- Activity modification — reducing repetitive wrist movements, ergonomic adjustments
- Physiotherapy — nerve gliding exercises and wrist stretches
💡 Patient Tip:
Non-surgical treatment works best when started early. If your symptoms have been present for less than 6 months and your NCS shows mild nerve damage only, you have a good chance of recovery without surgery.
When Is Surgery Needed?
- Non-surgical treatment has failed after 3–6 months
- NCS shows moderate or severe nerve damage
- Symptoms are constant (not just occasional)
- There is muscle wasting at the base of the thumb
- You have significant functional loss — can’t grip, button clothes, write
Carpal Tunnel Surgery — What Happens
The procedure is called Carpal Tunnel Release (CTR). It is one of the most commonly performed hand surgeries in the world — safe, effective, and fast.
Detail | Information |
Surgery Duration | 15–25 minutes |
Admission Required? | No — day surgery, go home same day |
Sutures Removed | 10–14 days after surgery |
Return to Work | Light work: 1–2 weeks | Heavy work: 4–6 weeks |
🏥 Wide-Awake Surgery at Krisha Hand Hospital:
Most carpal tunnel surgeries are performed under local anesthesia only — you are fully awake, there is no risk of general anesthesia, and you can go home within 2 hours of arriving.
Recovery After Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Time | What to Expect |
Day 1–3 | Mild pain and swelling — managed with simple painkillers |
Week 1–2 | Keep hand elevated, avoid wetting the wound, light finger movement allowed |
Week 2 | Sutures removed, light activities resume |
Month 1–2 | Grip strength returns, numbness gradually improves |
Month 3–6 | Full nerve recovery — sensation fully returns in most patients |
💡 Recovery Tip:
Numbness and tingling may take weeks to months to fully resolve even after surgery — this is normal. The nerve heals slowly. Follow Dr. Karn's physiotherapy protocol for the best outcome.
Conclusion
Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most treatable hand conditions — but only if you act before the nerve damage becomes permanent. The good news is that surgery takes just 20 minutes, is done under local anesthesia, and has a 90–95% success rate.
At Krisha Hand Hospital, Ahmedabad, Dr. Karn Maheshwari has performed hundreds of carpal tunnel release surgeries with excellent outcomes. As Gujarat’s only FNB-qualified hand surgeon, he brings the highest level of expertise to every procedure.
If you are experiencing numbness, tingling, or weakness in your hands, do not ignore it. Book your consultation at Krisha Hand Hospital today — early treatment gives you the best chance of a full, permanent recovery.
Get Your Carpal Tunnel Treated in Ahmedabad
Dr. Karn Maheshwari — Gujarat’s only FNB-qualified hand specialist. Same-week OPD slots at Krisha Hand Hospital, Ahmedabad.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The surgery is done under local anesthesia — you feel no pain during the procedure. Mild soreness for 2–5 days after surgery is normal and managed with simple over-the-counter painkillers.
Recurrence is rare (less than 5% of cases). Most patients are permanently cured. In rare cases where symptoms recur, a second release surgery can be performed.
The cost varies based on whether one or both hands are treated. Carpal tunnel surgery is covered under many health insurance policies including Mediclaim, CGHS, and corporate TPA. Contact Krisha Hand Hospital for current pricing and insurance verification.
In some cases, yes. However, Dr. Karn typically recommends doing one hand first (the more symptomatic one) so you can use the other hand during recovery. Both hands can be done within the same week if necessary.
Dr. Karn Maheshwari
FNB (Hand & Microsurgery) | MS Ortho | DNB Ortho | Founder, Krisha Hand Hospital
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