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HAND & WRIST

Carpal tunnel
syndrome

Numbness, tingling and a weak grip caused by pressure on the median nerve at the wrist. It is one of the most common hand problems, and it is very treatable, often without surgery.
Tingling fingers
Numb at night
Weak grip
Dropping things
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AFFECTED AREA
Wrist & hand
MAIN SYMPTOM
Numb fingers
FIRST TREATMENT
Splint & injection
IF NEEDED
Day-case surgery
OVERVIEW

What is carpal tunnel syndrome?

The median nerve passes through a narrow tunnel at the wrist. When this space gets tight, the nerve is squeezed, causing numbness and tingling in the thumb, index and middle fingers. It is common in pregnancy, diabetes, and people who use their hands a lot.

Common symptoms

  • Numb or tingling fingers
  • Symptoms that wake you at night
  • Relief from shaking the hand
  • Weak grip, dropping things

See a doctor soon if

  • Numbness is constant
  • Your hand feels weak or clumsy
  • The muscle at the base of the thumb looks thin
  • It keeps waking you for several weeks
TREATMENT

How it's treated

Without surgery

  • Wrist splint at night
  • Steroid injection
  • Avoiding long periods of wrist bending
  • Hand therapy exercises

Carpal tunnel release

  • Short day-case procedure
  • Done under local anaesthetic
  • Frees the pressure on the nerve
  • Advised if other treatment doesn't help
RECOVERY AFTER SURGERY

What to expect

First days

Rest and elevate

Keep the hand raised and move your fingers gently. Night tingling often eases quickly.
Weeks 1–2

Light use

Use the hand for light tasks until the wound is checked.
Weeks 2–6+

Back to normal

Strength returns gradually. Everyone recovers at a different pace.

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Hand & Wrist

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Pressure on a nerve at the wrist that causes numbness, tingling and a weak grip. It is common, and it can usually be treated, often without surgery.

Tingling fingers
Numb at night
Weak grip
Dropping things
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Quick facts
Affected area
Wrist and hand
Main sign
Numb fingers
First treatment
Splint and injection
If needed
Day-case surgery
Overview

What is carpal tunnel syndrome?

The median nerve passes through a narrow tunnel at the wrist. When the space inside the tunnel gets tighter, the nerve is squeezed.

This causes numbness and tingling in the thumb, index and middle fingers. Pregnancy, diabetes and heavy use of the hands are common causes.

Common signs

  • Numb or tingling fingers
  • Symptoms that wake you at night
  • Shaking the hand brings relief
  • A weak grip and dropping things

See a doctor soon if:

Carpal tunnel isn’t an emergency, but long-lasting pressure can damage the nerve. Treating it early gives the best results.

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  • The numbness is there all the time
  • Your hand feels weak or clumsy
  • The muscle at the base of the thumb looks thin
  • Night waking goes on for several weeks
Treatment

How Carpal Tunnel is Treated

Without surgery

Where most treatment begins.

  • A wrist splint at night
  • A steroid injection
  • Avoiding long periods of wrist bending
  • Hand therapy exercises

Carpal tunnel release

When other treatments haven’t helped.

  • A short procedure
  • Done under local anaesthetic
  • A day case, so you go home the same day
  • Takes the pressure off the nerve
The Release

About the surgery

1

Local anaesthetic

Only the hand and wrist are numbed, so you stay awake.

2

The release

The tight tissue over the tunnel is released to make more room for the nerve.

3

Dressing

The wound is closed and covered with a dressing.
4

Home the same day

It is a day case, so you go home the same day.

Recovery

Your recovery timeline

Recovery speed is different for everyone.

FIRST DAYS
  • Keep the hand raised and move your fingers gently
  • Night tingling often gets better quickly
WEEKS 1–2
  • Use the hand for light tasks
  • Until the wound has been checked
WEEKS 2–6+
  • Grip strength comes back gradually
  • Everyone recovers at a different pace
Your Surgeon

Dr. Faheem Mubashir Farooqi

MBBS, MS (Ortho) · Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a Fellowship in Hand & Upper-Limb Surgery. An orthopaedic trauma specialist in Lahore with over 15 years of experience.

PMDC Verified
Gold Medalist, KEMU
15+ years
Bajwa Hospital
356 Kashmir Block, Allama Iqbal Town
Daily 4:00–6:00 PM
Chughtai Medical Center

Shalimar Link Road, Lahore
Mon–Fri 8:30–10:30 PM

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