Carpal Tunnel Decompression

Carpal tunnel decompression is a surgery designed to release pressure on the median nerve at the wrist, for patients who experience numbness and tingling in the thumb, index and middle fingers. The earlier the release of the nerve, the better the improvement in numbness. In addition, complications are minimal. Patients should have an EMG (electromyogram) before surgery to confirm the diagnosis and assess the severity of the diagnosis.