Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome

Recovery time following carpal tunnel surgery in Singapore can range from two to six weeks, although it may take up to one year to completely regain the hand's functionality and strength. Following surgery, patients may experience temporary pain, swelling and weakness; but these should subside with physiotherapy and pain medications.

The success rate of carpal tunnel surgery in Singapore is generally high with most patients experiencing significant improvement in their symptoms afterwards. However, individual outcomes are also highly dependent on the surgeon’s skill, the patient’s overall health, severity of the condition, and proper adherence to rehabilitation.

In some cases, symptoms may improve on their own, but it is unlikely to completely go away without proper medical intervention.

Certain habits that worsen carpal tunnel syndrome include:

• Poor posture that leads to nerve compression in the arm
• Engaging in repetitive hand and wrist activities, such as texting, painting and knitting
• Overly tight gripping of objects that causes excessive hand strain
• Typing with the wrist positioned too far up or down can increase the compression and pressure on the median nerve

If left untreated, carpal tunnel syndrome can potentially lead to permanent dysfunction, weakness, and nerve damage in the fingers and thumb. Aside from affecting grip strength, this also interferes with daily activities such as driving and holding objects. For this reason, it is crucial to seek carpal tunnel syndrome treatment in Singapore promptly to prevent nerve deterioration and preserve hand function.

While both conditions can cause pain in the hand and wrist, carpal tunnel syndrome is characterised by tingling, numbness, and weakness in the hands due to a nerve compression. Arthritis, however, is an inflammatory condition that causes stiffness and swelling in the joints, resulting in limited mobility.