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Surgery & Recovery
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- Surgery & Recovery
When Does Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Require Surgery?
Surgery is one option for carpal tunnel syndrome, but the decision depends on symptoms, examination, nerve health and what has already been tried.
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How Hand Surgery Recovery Is Planned
Recovery is not only the time until the incision closes. It is a staged plan for tissue healing, motion, strength and the activities that matter to you.
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Questions to Ask Before Hand Surgery
The best preoperative conversation is specific: what is wrong, what can improve, what might remain and what recovery will require.
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Hand Microsurgery and Reconstruction: What the Terms Mean
Microsurgery uses magnification and fine instruments to repair structures such as nerves and blood vessels that are too small to handle accurately with the naked eye.
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