Carpal Tunnel Release with Ultrasound Guidance

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects an estimated 13 million Americans that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. The condition occurs when one of the major nerves in the hand – the median nerve – is compressed as it travels through the wrist. The median nerve controls movement in the thumb and feeling in the thumb and three fingers. It runs down the arm and forearm, passes through the carpal tunnel at the wrist, and goes into the hand.

Traditional Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery

More severe cases of CTS may be treated surgically through carpal tunnel release (CTR), which involves cutting the transverse carpal ligament to relieve pressure on the median nerve. Traditional CTR techniques can remedy the condition, but may result in large and sometimes painful scars, ongoing palmar pain, and a long road to recovery.

A New Way to Treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for Faster Recovery

Now there is an alternative surgical option – Carpal Tunnel Release with UltraGuide CTR™ and real-time ultrasound guidance.

Performing CTR with ultrasound guidance allows most patients to enjoy immediate motion so they can focus on getting back to their lives and activities they love. If you have carpal tunnel symdrome and are considering a surgical procedure, carpal tunnel release with UltraGuide CTR and real-time ultrasound guidance may be right for you.

Significant benefits:

• Most patients can return to work and the activities they love within 3-5 days
• Performed in a procedure room or office setting
• Typically performed using local anesthesia
• Small incision typically closed without sutures
• Aspirin or Ibuprofen typically used for pain management
• Postoperative therapy typically not required
• Immediate motion of the hand for rapid recovery