How Do I Know If I Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
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- Опубліковано 13 чер 2024
- How do we Treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? in this video, Dr. Chappell shares common symptoms, treatments and his unique approach diagnosing and treating carpal tunnel pain. Carpal tunnel syndrome affects more than 12 million Americans and results in 500,000 surgeries every year. Traditional open and endoscopic carpal tunnel release (CTR) procedures can be effective but may result in a lengthy recovery period and a large and sometimes painful scar. Dr. Chappell's treatment is done in the office and patients recover in as little as four days!
Have you been living with the pain and limitations of carpal tunnel syndrome? Have you put off treatment because you didn’t like the available options? Now there’s a brand-new approach and Dr. Craig Chappell is the first doctor in Utah able to offer it. Call our office at 801-610-7321 to see if this treatment is right for you.
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I have suffered from Carpal Tunnel in both of my hands for years and nothing has even come close to giving me the kind of relieve that this taping method has. Within seconds, I could feel the tingling and numbness going away and I could feel my fingers again. I work from home by doing many different types of customized projects for individuals, and my hands are a MUST have. Thank you so much for sharing this method, it has given me back the ability to do what I love.
This doctor knows his stuff. He mentioned all the different symptoms and their duration exactly. Makes living with severe pain and weakness in my hands for so many years seem pointless.
Thank you for sharing.
What do you mean? Seem pointless
@@tinoheat728 Doctors are shit at their job when it involves diagnosing chronic pain, you get shuffled around to different doctors sometimes even making it worse. Hilariously depressing when you realize years of chronic pain could've been solved/diagnosed relatively.
@@geroldgerold7319 1 million percent correct. Exhaust all testing, drugs, therapy, and long lobby wait times. After weeks of therapy I realized I was on a generic plan and there was no focus on if it would help. In fact, they stopped asking if there is any improvement and kept to their scripted routine as if I put a coin in their machine. I have a pile of wrist braces and conflicting opinions from different drs to wear or not wear them.
No ultrasound though so wondering why they have scheduled a nerve conduction test vs an ultrasound. Probably how I found this video…
@@tinoheat728are you from NZ
Still answering questions after 2 years. Thanks for the dedication guys.
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I appreciate when someone takes their job this serious, thank you !
Thanks so much for your awesome comment and advice ! It’s very helpful ! I will have a surgery next week. Your video giving me the confidential information !
Have a good day, good health and happiness ! 🙏🤙
This is one of the best descriptions which I am glad I watched. Also, my regular orthopedist doesn't do the endoscopic method. He opens from the top. I had a friend that showed me her scar and I said no to that. I am a plumber and didn't want all of that tissue cut hence a longer healing procedure. So like I did, you have the option to find the right orthopedist. From the time I left surgery until full healing which was within two weeks, I had zero pain when the pain medicine he injected before sewing up wore off. I was actually not thinking the next day and lifted a heavy about 10 pound soup pot to start a pot full of water and beans without even thinking about it. This was with my wrist wrapped up, I forgot and lifted that pot no problem. So don't worry or stress. They put me completely under with an anesthesiologist. Today you cannot even see the scar on my wrist. He slit perfectly in the wrist crease.
I had standard surgery about 30 years ago. Mine was so bad, it was radiating pain all the up to the shoulder. For me it fixed it for good, never had any problems after that.
Did you have same strength in hand after and how long was recovery ?
@@miodragkrajnovic5831 Took about a full year before I had full strength back.
Txs so much Dr. You explained it so well, took some of my worries away since I have surgery coming up next month.
Very informative and well illustrated presentation, thank you!
Thank you!!
Wow, I wished my release in both hands in 1995, was with that device shown in this video, on the dummy hand. My surgeries were 10 days apart. Then I was in a tornado shortly after my second hand was done. The screen door of our home slammed hard on my one hand. Both hands were bandaged. I’m just glad both hands healed well, and I didn’t hurt my hand bad from the door. I was off work for 5 months. Went through physical therapy. Hands are great now. ❣️
Good for you Amy :)
Thanks so much, as a layman it's so nice to have it explained clearly plus the detailed visuals help so much tyty.
Brilliant presentation. Thank you.
This video and manner in which everything was explained really makes me feel confident that I can find relief for this syndrome. It came out of nowhere and it doesn't want to stop. First my right hand and now my left hand is becoming an issue. It's painful and it's hard to work. If I can't find a doctor that communicates like this, I'll be flying out to find you Doc!
Yes! We are glad this video was helpful!! Take care!
Oh my god, I have the same sentiments. My doctor didn’t offer there are three different procedures. He keeps going on about me being too young and the scars etc but that my carpel tunnel syndrome is very severe I have to have the surgery, but then if he’s so worried about my scarring, why does he not offer me the key hole procedure. I’m too far to com see you but I’ll play this video for him and question him about it. I do feel sad about my beautiful and blemish free wrists will become ugly with scars (feel so shy and vain typing this lol) but right now I’m barely functioning and dropping things all day and can’t find peace at night so maybe I’ll get a tattoo lol
@@ushiwaka19 Was wondering if you could explain the pain you have? My pain started a few days ago and now it's unmanageable.
@@reverendbonez4505 It is a little hard to describe this pain. There are various types of pains in the entire arm, wrist and hand region. The thumb, index, middle fingers are always or mostly numb and there is like a burning pain which also feels like a nerve compression as well as imagine the pain you feel if you strangle any limb and block its' blood circulation. Sorry I told you it is not easy to describe it. My condition was diagnosed to be an extremely sever case. Then the joints hurt with light touches and when applying lotion or washing hands, that is mainly my thumb joint. The wrist is worst. It always hurts unless I wear the wrist support with the metal splint. The arm hurts from below the biceps to the elbow, but its a dull ache, more irritating than painful. The grip is weak. And finally there was zero to very little response in the signals sent to brain when I had my nerve conduction test. I hope I have answered your question. Sorry for such a long essay. LOL. However, I have had this over 2 years, but since last September it has become unbearable to live with so I got it checked and they recommended surgery is the only way for me :_(
My left hand started hurting in my pinky and ring finger not sure if I have this or some ulnar nerve problems. I am sorry to hear about your problems did they do surgery how is the quality of life now
The way you explained it was great, very clear and reassuring. Thanks
That is an amazing improvement over the invasive procedure I had done 10 years ago. Very encouraging since I may need to have my other had corrected now!
Hi, after this surgery, do you know if a person can continue with weight lifting exercises?
I had carpal tunnel surgery in 1995, both hands, 10 days apart! I was off work five months!
Do u have twitches?
Any updates? hope you are well. Did the old procedure also work, even though it was more invasive?
Thanks for this video.
Do you have any videos about preventative measures? I'm starting a career as a software engineer, and would love to see something about healthy routines to have through the day that will prevent/delay the onset of CTS
Very informative video and educational for new patients.
That was a remarkably succinct presentation of the etiology and presentation. The micro invasive procedure looks simply amazing. My only concern that wasn’t addressed is long term outcomes with a dissected carpal tunnel ligament.
Five star video. Well done.
_"My only concern that wasn’t addressed is long term outcomes with a dissected carpal tunnel ligament"_
- Did you find this out yet? It's what I'm also wondering.
Thanks.
Fabulous and incredibly clear. I Have CTS and will have surgery in four months. Thank you sooooooooooooo much!
Great video! I learned about the surgery options .
Thank you for this Video. Very Helpful, Easy, Direct, and Informative.
As a full time Massge therapist, the micro invasive procedure is by far the most desirable - thank you so much for this thorough comparison.
What an interesting video about carpal tunnel.
It's hard being a gamer godda look up shit like this
That instrument is amazing! What a difference that must make having carpal tunnel release surgery. I've had the surgery done on both hands using the first technique you mentioned.
Thanks for this video. I wish I had you as a doctor. I'm dealing with nerve damage in both hands due to playing music which has gone on for roughly a year now. It's seriously had a negative impact on pretty much my overall quality of life and has basically halted my training with becoming a music teacher. On top of this, I cannot begin to explain what it's done to my mental health. And yet despite all this, my doctors are refusing to go ahead with treatment. All I get from them is "try some painkillers.". This video alone has explained to me what my options are far better than the doctor I went to just recently for help. Really, thanks a lot. I will have to fight very hard for treatment to get my life back on track and this video gives me some hope.
Good luck Brendan. I hope you are making strides.
@@gracefitzgerald2227 Thank you very much, Grace! I saw a very kind and understanding doctor not long ago and she has referred me to see a nerve specialist so hopefully all will be well some time soon. Your well wishes are absolutely appreciated, always good to see there are people out there who will go out of their way to show some kindness to complete strangers. Hope all is grand with you :)
@@brendanm6921 Your story captured my attention because your symptoms were tragically interfering with your passion. I’m so happy you responded and that you are making decisions that will improve your health both physically and mentally. Best wishes to you Brendan.
@@brendanm6921 Hey Brendan, are you doing better?
Great video and explanation. Hopefully this procedure is performed by most surgeons in the Baltimore area.
Thanks good it felt like a doctor's visit from a good doctor :)
This is a great doctor. I suffered for years. Had the carpal tunnel relief procedure on each wrist in the same year in 2020 8 most apart. I was told about all the procedure and the possible results. Some people dont get the results they expected. Happy to say both procedures were successful. I no longer have the constant numbness, tingling, and shooting pains up my arms. Had it done in 2020 while working from home. Was only off one day. It was the best decisio I ever made. I couldn't sleep,and inward unable to open screw top containers ir hold onto objects without dropping them. f you suspect you have it, please dont ignore it. Recovery is quick and the small incision just looks like all the other lines on my palm.
Wat s da procedure you u had please explain
This looks like a promising improvement of the surgery. I hope it becomes available across the world soon.
thank you for sharing In2it Medical , :D
Spot on and clear.. thank you for your service! God bless
Good information especially for dealers
I too had a nerve conduction study done years ago. They insisted I do the wrist surgery - I punted. Since then I was in an accident and the imaging showed damaged discs. Even prior to the accident I experienced a shrill sound that eliminated hearing for about a minute, I also experienced blurred vision and interruption to my sight, I could hear my neck bones grinding, numbness in my arms and into my hands, and sharp pains in my elbows, not to mention dropping things, lack of ability to grasp or write, I also had gut issues. I opted to do neck surgery which entailed removing discs and replacing those with cadaver bones, plates, and screws. I know it sounds horrific, however I had a wonder smart surgeon and I woke up feeling terrific. My previous problems and issues were gone! Everything has been good for a few years. I picked up something way to heavy and I felt it immediately in my neck so now I'm having all the same symptoms again. Hence Dr Chappell's recommendation to have your neck checked out is a smart idea. Get a second opinion is always intelligent. My so-called carpal tunnel symptoms were stemming from my long time neck issues, that effected so many other body parts.
Because of COVID my GP diagnosed me with carpal tunnel syndrome without examination. I recall mine starting with an incredibly painful thumb, pins an needles and often a burning sensation in the affected hand. You're explaining it in more detail and I know how to handle it until my hospital appointment comes through. Thank you 😊
We hope all goes well during your visit!!
No way! I was diagnosed with covid three weeks ago and I noticed weakness in my hands, numbness and freaked out but I noticed it happened once I got covid.. Its so relieving to hear this
@@brendabatres1812 lol
Are you better?
You realize they automatically diagnosed you for profit and not cause of COVID, right?
Good info wonder if any new updates over the last 4 years
Excellent video, very clear.
Thanks for explaining! Appreciate the video!
Pretty rad to see how medicine progresses. Thanks doctor.
Excellent video
Absolutely loved this video. Thank you so much for this valuable information. Lots of love from an Australian 🇦🇺❤
So glad! 🇦🇺❤️🇺🇸
This is a great video on the combination of imaging technology and Electrodiagnosis
Thanks doc I really needed that information
Well explained.
Thank you so much for this video. Im in the UK and I have these EXACT symptons, for years. In fact ive had it so long im used to it but now i can see how easy it should be to correct. Again thank you for the very clear explanation.
This is great video well explained like he said waiting split for my wrist helps a lot.
I've never been diagnosed with carpal tunnel, but I started having symptoms in high school, and a friend of mine that had the same complaints was diagnosed with it. At this point, I've made all these changes to prevent any discomfort I only notice it after spending a day without my little mouse and keyboard cushions, or my paper tablet that doesn't allow me to write with as much pressure as I use on paper. I switched from crochet to knitting, and keep a wrist wrap and a self-massage video in my favorites for when I actually forget and go a bit too hard.
That said, I come from a medical family. Ignoring pain and self-diagnosis is an unintended side-effect so, for your own benefit, do as I say not as I do. If you can go in to see a doctor and make sure what you think you have is what you actually have, please do. If you can work out what's wrong with you early on, incorporating preventative measures becomes second nature and you can minimize your symptoms and not exacerbate the problem. Again, I am most definitely not the best advocate for this, since I do not have an actual diagnosis, but my point is you can keep things from escalating with preventative care as I've been doing for a decade now.
Very cool! Thanks guys!
Interesting video
Thx doctor for Explained so simple and brief.
I had this and doctors palmed me off with circulationproblems or repetitive strain ,finally saw a chiropractorthat diagnosed carpal tunnel,the operations i had on both wrists changed my life after years of suffering, was done under a local anaesthetic and recovery was 6weeks ,i recommend this surgery👍🤲
Great video
My doctor told me today I hace carpal tunnel. I was like nah. Just watched this video, this is exactly what im going through. Thank you!
Great video wish I could use you
I’m in south Jersey
Excellent content, thanks.
Very good
Great explanation. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Seriously great and helpful video
Glad it was helpful!
Great video!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you!
I am just 39 years and I started developing carpel tunnel syndrome, I have using computers all my life, both of my hands finger tips are somewhat tingling and a little bit numbed, I never knew carpel tunnel was a very common thing!
It is crazy how common it is. Please reach out if you would like more information or to get an appointment. We often have patients from all over.
Thank you for you video!
Thank you Very Much for the Video. You are a champion.
Thanks for watching!
very useful and detailed
not me watching this after getting my nerve test today wanting to throw up from it. 😭
Was the test painful? Also was it positive
So sorry to hear your test was so rough. Those can be pretty uncomfortable and/or painful. If you are in need of a release, let us know and we can get you scheduled for a visit with our office. We'd be happy to make you feel a little more comfortable in knowing what to expect with the procedure. The most painful part is generally the injections for the local anesthetics. Once you are numb, it will be painless. Most people notice improvement as soon as the day after the procedure!
A few years ago i was told I had tendonitis in my right wrist and then it lost range of motion for bending and for the past three days I've woken up with a lot of wrist pain and no circulation going to my hand. Im definitely going to go to the hospital but I hope I get taken seriously this time so I dont end up losing my hand.
Could you do a video on Cubical Tunnel? I would really appreciate it. Thank you. Your videos explain a lot.
For carparal tunel treatment which doctor should we concern? Orthopedic or neurologist
Thanks so much, I really got a better understanding now.
¡Stay safe!
Wahoo! We are glad this helped!!
Thank you for explaining this. I'm happy to know what I have now even though I dont want it.
Glad I could help!
Awesome video doc I'm a tradesman and my job requires heavy lifting
How much time doi need to wait to heavy lifting after micro invasive surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome
Thanks
Thanks! What is calcific tendonitis?
I have arthritis at the base of my right thumb and signs of carpal tunnel on the on the same hand. I'm waking out of my sleep from numb pain in my fingers, and 5 by e more I try to shake my hand to wake up the more it hurts. Writing and doing my makeup I constantly have to stop and shake my hand of being numb. Waiting to get the EMG done this week
Having an EMG is a great start. If you are located close to us, please reach out. Our procedure has a four day recovery time.
What were the results of your nerve tests?
I did one of the tests which involves tapping your wrist and I was getting sharp tingling in my thumb, index and middle finger. I can tighten a fist but it feels a bit harder, I'm also overweight and my hands are a bit fat so that could be why I can't tighten my fist but CTS could be a factor too.
I wake up at night and either my right hand is numb or my left but it's typically the pinky finger and that side of the hand which is numb... I don't know what this could be.
I’ve been diagnosed w carpal tunnel 24years ago and was told to have surgery then and I couldn’t afford it nor could lose time off I use to sand,install, and refinish hardwood flooring having to use heavy vibrating machinery not to mention every aspect of it is using hand and arms relentlessly. I also was a golfer played all through high school and college but my golfing days were gone long ago because the pain was debilitating even now at thanksgiving having to cut up several vegetables will have me in terrible night pain and will take half a day for numbness to be tolerable gone are the days of shaking the numbness out. I wake up in searing pain all the way up to my shoulders it can be so severe I’ll be in tears and so I’ve lost so many things I’ve enjoyed and when I try them again I pay dearly. I still have no funds and zero insurance I have the time to take off even though I see how much better the surgery recovery is now even typing this message I’m having to stop and straighten my arms to get some of the numbness to subside. Please hear me when I say when a doctor tells you that you must have surgery PLEASE do it right then because there is nothing but pain, misery, and loss to come. This was a great video it puts my mind at ease and using ultrasound instead of that painful test is amazing because that test when I had it all that time ago was no fun and agitated my symptoms at the time.
Oh man, this is heartbreaking. Yes, carpal tunnel can be detrimental to the nerve if not treated in time. Thank you for sharing through the pain!!
Unbelievable… thank you for this vital information… I have to have both hands done… now I will be asking for the easy route to this problem of my hands.. I can’t feel anything with my fingers. I will be asking them to explain the process b4 having the surgery ❤❤❤👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Hi Doc... do you have that procedure in the Philippines?
I had carpal tunnel in both hands, had the right hand operated on wish I hadn’t it’s worse now than it ever was, definitely not having the left one.
I've just started having some pain in my middle and index fingers and wrist the past week and was really worried about it being carpal tunnel since I had heard it's hard to treat, but this makes me feel a lot less scared and more confident to go to my doctor and make sure I get it dealt with.
When I would pitch in baseball I would have a similar feeling to how you are describing carpel tunnel syndrome but I never felt the pain outside of it
Do you always recommend therapy before recommending surgical intervention?
wow, very good video !
Glad you liked it! Thank you!
what afte cutting the ligament? does i it have any negative action on hand movement?, after all it holds all the ligaments for the finger an nerve to not "go out" after the hand is flexed...
thanks
If only I could find a hand surgeon in Vegas like this.
What does that sheet of muscle do which covers the nerve? And what happens if it is cut. Does it make any difference. Please explain
Do you know what could cause vascular pain in my elbows?
Carpal tunnel symptoms can mimic thoracic outlet also which can be caused from positioning of arms while sleeping. Many people assume they have carpal tunnel w/o looking further to remedy it or get a wrong diagnosis based on patients symptoms
I had an EMG almost 20yrs ago. I was diagnosed with the Carpel tunnel, nothing worse than the pain waking you up. It's unbearable. Mine flares when I'm dehydrated and I still get instant relief from my wrist splints. I know the exact angle my wrist and hand need to be in at this point that I barely wear them. Sometimes I even just use tape, which I keep in my nightstand. Lol
I wear my wrist splint every night so i have no problems at night.
Excuse me, did you undergo surgery or not? Thanks for sharing your case.😊
@@roserosyland3090 I stopped working after having my 3rd child, so thankfully physical therapy has continued to be enough. I only have to do my stretches in the morning to wake my hands up. If I had continued working, I most definitely would have needed surgery by now.
@@stayathomecichlidmom3579 May God bless you 🤲
I had an EMG performed 5 years ago, showing some carpal tunnel and Orbital tunnel issues. For the past 5 years my pinky and half of ring finger have been numb non-stop and now below those two fingers my hand is exhibiting numbness. I've noticed the muscle between my index and thumb has atrophied considerably this past year and I've lost quite a lot of pinching strength(thumb and index). I'm seeing a doctor in 2 weeks to discuss options, possibly another EMG....but after watching your video maybe that's not the correct line of defense. Thanks for your informative video.
I had the same issue. I was diagnosed with dorsal ulnar cutaneous nerve damage. Right after I had my cortisone injection for carpal tunnel, I could feel the pain in my pinky and ring finger way more because the carpal tunnel nerve had been relieved. So speak to a doc about that and see if that may be your issue.
@Bobbie I had surgery due to a reputured ligament to my wrist. Doctor thinks I've developed CT getting my nerve test march 16th. Doctor gave me a shit of cortisone to the middle of my palm for a trigger finger..but now my ring and pinky are in pain.
@@IceESole I am so sorry to hear that. I hope you can get relief soon.
@@bobbie7981 How are you doing?
@@user-wb2yv7ll9d Same stuff. I wear wrist braces at night and they help tremendously.
Had the mini open procedure done on both hands two years ago, and the Carpel tunnel syndrome is back already. Back to wearing wrist braces at night again.
I used to play video game every single day for hours upon hours for about 4 years and even though I haven’t played in about 6 years my hands feels weak, I have numbness all the time and it goes through my hands all the way into my arms. I hope I’m able to really fix this issue soon. My hands feel so tight and painful
Did you fix it?
What a handsome doctor
I'm waiting for my surgery for carpel tunnel how long does it take to heal n when can i start doing things again
I'm from New York City where is your office I was told by my neurologist I have a carpet tunnel
How can you teach me this to practice this procedure??? I am from pakistan ,have you any course for it.
Hello, I have severe pain and burning in outer side of my wrist(pinky side),what should I do?
I had a carpal tunnel syndrome surgery on my right wrist a year ago. Im still having a pain on my wrist and elbow. Is it possible to have the pain after 1 year of the surgery? If so what would be the cause of the pain?
Great video!
In germany you can easily take 4 weeks of work if it is nescessary.
What type of doctor do I go to for this? I’ve been going to the chiropractor and it hasn’t working
What if my flexor Carpi Ulnaris area gets warm, and makes my arm feel a little irritated around this area? I think my back injuries are causing this, but I am going to see my doctor on the ninth, an I hope I can just see a chiropractor. I have no problems carrying heavy things, or anything like that. From what I have noticed it triggers when I sit in weird angles, or have my arms in my lap sitting down.