Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

A condition caused by excessive use of the hands, where the thickened transverse carpal ligament in the wrist compresses the median nerve, characterized by tingling sensations in the fingers except for the pinky.

In the early stages of the condition, improvement is possible with medication or injection therapy. However, if symptoms do not improve with conservative treatment, surgical intervention before nerve damage occurs is crucial for the progression and prognosis of the disease.

In traditional open surgery, the skin incision and post-operative pain often result in prolonged recovery times, leading many patients to hesitate about undergoing the procedure.

The non-incisional ligament release procedure using Smartwire is performed under ultrasound guidance with a specialized medical device (Smartwire). This non-incisional approach significantly addresses the issues associated with skin incisions.

	Non-Incisional Smart Ligament Release
Skin Incision	No
Anesthesia	Simple local anesthesia
Hospitalization	Same-day discharge possible
Postoperative outpatient care	An average of 1-2 visits.
Post-surgery symptom reduction	Over 50% reduction within 2 weeks.*
Hand washing	Possible after 3 days*
Daily activities	Possible right after surgery*

* The recovery time and progress after surgery may vary depending on the patient's condition.

Q&A

Is the pain severe after the surgery?

Generally, there may be some mild pain, but it does not significantly interfere with daily life. The pain can be managed well with cold compresses and pain relievers, and additional hospitalization due to pain is usually not necessary.

How long does the surgery take?

It varies depending on the patient's condition, but generally, the surgery is completed within 30 minutes.

Can surgery be performed on all cases of carpal tunnel syndrome?

Surgery is possible in almost all cases of carpal tunnel syndrome. However, in very rare cases, conditions like cysts or neuromas in the carpal tunnel may require open surgery.

* For any other detailed inquiries, please contact the nearest treatment center.

Find a treatment hospital

Hospitals that have successfully completed the non-incisional Smart Ligament Release Workshop, organized by the Korean Society of Minimally Invasive Pain Medicine, and have medical staff with a certain level of procedure experience, are registered as treatment hospitals.

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CEO: In Jong Kim Phone: 070-8064-7519 eMail: threadreleasekorea@gmail.com