Carpal Tunnel Surgery Atlanta
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Carpal Tunnel Surgery Atlanta
Experience the Freedom Orthopedics difference and let us diagnose and treat your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. How are we different? Orthopedic Services and Healthcare in general has become more and more convoluted and expensive as the days go by. Consumers are growing weary of inflated healthcare costs, itemized bills that do not make sense, and the relative unknown of what something is going to cost when they have to endure an orthopedic procedure such as relief from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. At Freedom Orthopedics, we remove the middle man, save you money and our pricing is always up front & the treatment will be patient focused. In addition, most if not everything will be included in one price, not billed later. If you believe you are suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, contact us today and let us help you.
“I was seen on time and they spent time with me to discuss my problem. I did not need surgery, but would come back if my knee continued to bother me. Best of all the price was right for the X-rays and exam.”
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Mark S.
Alpharetta, GA
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition brought on by increased pressure on the median nerve at the wrist. Realistically speaking, it is a pinched nerve at the wrist. There are numerous symptoms which may include:
• Numbness
• Tingling
• Pain in the arm
• Pain in hand
• Pain in fingers
The wrist has a space called the carpal tunnel, where the median nerve and 9 tendons pass from the forearm into the hand. CTS occurs when pressure builds up from swelling in this tunnel and then places pressure on the nerve. When the pressure becomes severe enough to disturb how the nerve should function, the patient experiences numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and fingers.
What Are Common Signs of Carpal Tunnel?
Some of the indicators that patients usually feel occur during the evening, but also may be noticed during regular and mundane day time activities like driving your car or reading a magazine. Patients may notice a weak grip, sporadic clumsiness, and an inability to hold onto items. In the most severe cases, you may lose sensation and the muscles at the base of the thumb begin to shrink which makes pinching difficult. If these symptoms match what you are experiencing you should contact us today.
How Do I Treat Carpal Tunnel?
In many cases CTS can be relieved without surgery. Some treatments we often try include changing the way you use your hand and keeping the wrist splinted in a straight position so we can help reduce pressure on the affected nerve. In some cases, a steroid injection into the carpal tunnel may alleviate the symptoms by reducing swelling impacting the nerve.
When these non – surgical treatments fail, surgery may be needed to make more room for the nerve. We decrease pressure on the nerve by cutting the ligament that forms the top of the tunnel on the side of your hand closest to the palm. The incisions necessary for this surgery vary, but the goal is the same – we need to enlarge the tunnel and reduce pressure on the nerve. After surgery, there may be some soreness around the incision. The numbness and tingling may be relieved immediately, or may still take some time. It can take a few months for you to regain sufficient strength in the hand and wrist allowing you to return to normal activity levels. At Freedom Orthopedics, we have helped thousands of clients regain regular use of their hands and wrist post surgery. Contact us today and begin your journey to recovery.
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Freedom Orthopedic is a free market-medical facility with two locations: One in Atlanta (Dunwoody) and one in North Georgia (Toccoa). We believe in providing our patients with world-class orthopedic care with an emphasis on a personal doctor-patient relationship outside of the insurance bureaucracy.