Anyone have surgery for carpal tunnel from the VA or just carpal tunnel in general? How long did it take for you to recover?

PO2 Kayla Modschiedler — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 11:02:09 -0400

I'm going for my consult on the 16th and want to get this done ASAP. I am also in school until Dec. 13 so won't be able to write very well. I just want some input on what to expect. Thank you :)

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2015 12:03 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 12:03:17 -0400

My mother had that surgery on both hands many moons ago. Her recovery really didnt go to well (mainly because she didnt really follow post op/recovery instructions). But I have known others that recovered quite nicely.

Response by MAJ Keira Brennan made Aug 21 at 2015 1:40 AM

MAJ Keira Brennan — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 01:40:58 -0400

Best of luck!! Keep us posted.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Aug 21 at 2015 6:21 PM

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 18:21:07 -0400

Get it done by a plastic surgeon if possible. Orthopods, while extremely skilled, don't focus as much on scars as plastics guys do. I've seen very bad scar results from this type of surgery, and bad scarring can make things worse...

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 22 at 2015 3:18 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 22 Aug 2015 15:18:56 -0400

Get on the new hands directory!