Many people with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome are advised to have surgery as if Carpal Tunnel Surgery is no big deal with no risks and no potential for complications. From a surgeon's perspective the surgical procedure is a relative easy procedure. This surgical procedure only takes about 20 minutes, there are no major organs involves and the incisions are small and not deep. Also, there is no good way to prove negligence on the part of the Surgeon when things go wrong.

Interestingly, the Surgeon makes over a thousand dollars for a few minutes of work. No wonder Carpal Tunnel Surgery is the most performed surgical procedure.

However, from the patient’s perspective, it is a big decision that one should not take lightly due to the many risks and potential complications of Carpal Tunnel Surgery.

Below is a doctor reviewed list of what can go wrong with a Carpal Tunnel Surgical Procedure. You should not go forward with surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, until you understand what can go wrong.

1. Cutting the largest and most important ligament of the hand, (the transverse carpal ligament) will cause a permanent loss of grip strength, stiffness and tenderness at the point of incision for most people. 

2. Nerve Damage – The Median Nerve runs next to the wall of the transverse carpal ligament.  When the surgeon is severing the ligament, if the scalpel penetrates past the ligament into the nerve, it will cause permanent nerve damage. This happens with some frequency.

3. Painful Scar Tissue – People report sensitivity at the point of incision for many years after the surgery. Gripping anything such as the handles on a bike, golf club or tool can cause tenderness around the scar.

4. Risks of Anesthesia – No anesthesia is risk free. The level of risk will vary depending on your health, age and type of anesthesia. Some people inherit dangerous reactions to anesthesia. Make sure your doctor knows if you or anyone in your family has ever had a bad reaction to anesthesia. Medical error in administering anesthesia can happen. Twilight Sleep is the type of anesthesia used for Carpal tunnel surgery. Several small injections are given to completely numb the wrist and palm before the doctor cuts a 4 centimeter long incision into the palm to sever the transverse carpal ligament.

5. Possible Infection – The skin is a barrier against infection so cutting the transverse carpal ligament can cause a surgical site infection. Microorganisms can come in contact with the incision through the air, contact from the touch of a surgical instrument, microorganisms that are already on or in your body and spread into the wound. The infection can cause redness, delayed healing, pain tenderness or swelling. If you are elderly, smoke, have cancer, diabetes or other medical problems the risks of infection are higher. Most infections can be treated with antibiotic medications, but infections can cause an increase in permanent scar tissue, delay healing, and in the worst case scenario result in long hospital stays or even death.

6. Blood clots – Every surgical procedure carries with it the risk of having a blot clot. What exactly can happen when you get a blot clot during surgery? It can break up and go to your heart which will likely result in death. Usually it accumulates in another location like the bicep and can be treated with anti-clotting agents and blood thinners. Often people who have had a blood clot are required to be on blood thinner medication for the rest of their lives after a blood clot during a surgical procedure.

7. Repeat surgeries if you continue using your hand in the same way.

It is not uncommon for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms to return within a time frame of months to several years even in a successful surgical procedure. If repetitive stress continues on the hands, the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome will almost always return. Due to the scaring of the carpal ligament it is not considered good practice to perform carpal tunnel release surgery more than twice on the same hand. It is an expensive procedure with only a 50% patient satisfaction results.

8. When thumb muscles have wasted away, hand function and strength may be limited even after surgery.

9. Time off work for healing – If you have surgery on your dominant hand you may require 6 to 12 weeks for a full recovery before you can return to work and do repetitive activities. Physical therapy may be needed. Surgery on your non-dominant hand, the healing time is 7-14 days if you don’t do repetitive high risk activities. The interruption of earnings could be significant.

It is important to consider the risks of surgery before proceeding into Carpal Tunnel Surgery. As many as 50% of patients regret having the surgery based on patient surveys. They are surprised they get CTS symptoms returning within a relatively short time. Their hands experience a permanent loss of grip strength and pain at the point where the ligament was severed.

So, what can you do to avoid surgery for Carpal Tunnel? There is a reliable proven method that works and can be performed in the comfort of home while you sleep. Neurologists call The Carpal Solution Therapy the best first line of defense to treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. It is a patented product that offers people a non-surgical solution to their pain and suffering and eliminates the risks of Surgery. It is registered by the FDA. The Carpal Solution Therapy was developed by a medical doctor that has a proven track record of 97% success. The Carpal Solution gives you the results you need without exposing you to the risk of surgery. Plus, you get the peace of mind that you were wise to avoid the risks and potential complications of repeated surgical procedures. Now you know why Carpal Tunnel Surgery is a last resort for thinking people. Thanks for your attention.