Carpal Tunnel Surgery

Conveniently located to serve Columbus, Lancaster, Pickerington, and Canal Winchester

Repetitive motion, use or vibration can cause problems within the hand at the wrist. The tendons that enable fingers to flex run through a tunnel, called the carpal tunnel, which also houses the median nerve. If those tendons get inflamed, it causes pressure on nerve which can cause numbness, tingling, pain and a weakened grip. Dr. Lichten will perform a relatively quick outpatient surgery to open up the roof of the carpal tunnel, which releases pressure on the nerve. His patients will typically wear a splint for about a week. Many people notice some immediate relief with gradually improving symptoms and range of motion over the course of a month.