Carpal Tunnel Surgery Recovery: Endoscopic vs Open | Dr. Thomas Neustein
Wondering how long it takes to recover from carpal tunnel surgery? In this video, Dr. Thomas Neustein, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery in North Georgia, explains the differences in recovery between open and endoscopic carpal tunnel release.
Open carpal tunnel surgery: recovery usually 4–6 weeks for full strength, longer for heavy labor
Endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery: smaller incision, faster recovery, many patients return to light work within days
Dr. Neustein performs both open and endoscopic carpal tunnel procedures and sees patients in Braselton, Dawsonville, and Duluth, GA.
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