Carpal tunnel decompression, commonly known as carpal tunnel release (CTR), is a type of nerve decompression in which the transverse carpal ligament is split. This surgical procedure is advised for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) when there is continuous numbness, atrophy, or muscular weakness, and when night splinting is no longer effective in controlling sporadic carpal tunnel pain symptoms.

REQUIRED TEST

Before the procedure starts some tests are required:

• Magnetic resonance imaging.
• Sonography.
• Electrodiagnostic test.
• Imaging.

TIME DURATION

The time duration of the procedure is about to 1-3 hours and the hospital stay of the patient might be last for a day.

SUCCESS RATE

The success rate of this procedure is high in India.