Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What is it? A common condition causing pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. It occurs when the median nerve, one of the major nerves to the hand, is squeezed or compressed as it travels through the wrist.
Common Symptoms: Numbness or tingling in the thumb and first two or three fingers, hand weakness, shock-like sensations, and pain that may travel up the arm.
Our Approach: Our approach We begin with a thorough diagnosis, which may include ultrasound guided median nerve evaluation. Our conservative-first approach explores non-surgical options like wrist splinting, medications, and platelet rich protein plasma (PRP) injections and steroid injections. If surgery is needed, Dr. Traverso is an expert in minimally invasive endoscopic and ultrasound guided carpal tunnel release, which promote a faster recovery and minimal scarring.