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Which Specialist Normally Does Surgery On Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ?

I have a friend that lives in Temple TX and he has severe carpal tunnel syndrome. He had a nerve conduction study which indicates entrapment of nerves. He has been referred to a general surgeon. Who normally does surgery on carpal tunnel syndrome, a neurosurgeon or hand specialist?
Thu, 6 Mar 2014
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted the symptoms and the nerve conduction study reports of your friend.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) responds well to surgery- carpal tunnel decompression surgery.

The surgery can be done by a trained surgeon, and it is one of the simpler surgeries to do. It can be done by either a neurosurgeon or a hand surgeon.

The whole surgery lasts less than an hour.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
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Which Specialist Normally Does Surgery On Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted the symptoms and the nerve conduction study reports of your friend. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) responds well to surgery- carpal tunnel decompression surgery. The surgery can be done by a trained surgeon, and it is one of the simpler surgeries to do. It can be done by either a neurosurgeon or a hand surgeon. The whole surgery lasts less than an hour. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/