Carpal tunnel surgery: First 10 days after surgery

[@edsteinmetz3328]

I had RCTR & RThumb Release -- ( 2 in one surgery time ) -- Thank you for you videos- very helpful .. Working at scar massage only 2 ;-)

[@karishafer9670]

Thanks for your videos. I am in Clarksville Tn and had left hand CTR 3 weeks ago bt Dr Cain at TOA. Last week I had my stitches out and was told to do manual massage so this video is helping alot I also started exercises the day of surgery just wiggling fingers and gained from there. But your videos are now my go to for rest of my recovery. I am going to have my right hand done probably in a month or more. These are handy to have for reference.

[@RONFRENCHOT]

Hi neighbor, Glad I could help

[@ministersd]

I love your video. You are short and to the point. I appreciate it. Will be watching your other videos.

[@RONFRENCHOT]

Thank you for your feedback. I will be posting new videos in the near future

[@lalicesimone796]

Thank you , I had right side surgery a week ago. I appreciate your exercises . I’m doing them on my left side before I have another surgery . The worst part for me was the headaches from anesthesia for 5 days omg . I appreciate your videos !!!

[@RONFRENCHOT]

your welcome. Glad I could help. Ron

[@sweetmountainbaby]

How is your hand now ? Mine was done while awake and 10 days later doing ok with moving my hand but I’m being careful with certain things.

[@megankamna5197]

Why the heck wasn’t I told to start these exercises early. I wasn’t told to do anything other than 14 days after my surgery to use vitamin e oil to massage into my incision area 3 times a day. I also was told to leave it totally dressed until removal of my sutures.

[@jackdiazb9446]

All is "get surgery ,get therapy see you in 45 days " HELLO I'M NOT A DOCTOR. When it's start to be ok. God!!

[@BrianPex]

Because doctors only want money. They really don’t give a shit about you.

[@LoFFi89]

I got my surgery 17 days ago. The surgeon told me to move my hand immediately after surgery (slowly making a fist), after 5 days I got my stiches out and on 12th day I started to massage the bruise with cream. I have to say that the movement right afer surgery helped, because I can strech my hand very good. The only thing that hurts is the bruise when I massage it. The doctor said I have to use my hand right away because its the best physiotherapy.

[@RONFRENCHOT]

That scar will be sore for a while. Don't be too aggressive with massage if it is too sore. No cream if wound is not closed all the way. and yes, use that hand as much as you can.

[@jeminareinarutherford5045]

Very informative!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@RONFRENCHOT]

your welcome

[@revchantel1]

I wish that I saw this earlier. I'm 6 weeks postop and no therapy or care instructions beyond, "Just use your hand as you normally would. " My hand is weak with limited range of motion. I hope that I haven't waited too late for these exercises to work.

[@RONFRENCHOT]

If your wound is closed, soak your hand in dishwater hot water and work fingers. Then use your other hand to slowly push fingers into a fist. Only push them to mild pain. Do this 3-4 times per day. Once you have good movement, your strength should slowly recover. No it is not too late.

[@revchantel1]

@@RONFRENCHOT Thank you!!!

[@WinstonOBoogie007]

Thanks, very helpful!

[@BrianPex]

I am about three days post operation and I can’t do that at all. I’ve been stretching and moving my fingers, but I cannot close my hand like that not even close.

[@RONFRENCHOT]

Not unusual to be stiff in fingers and wrist 3 days post-op. It will get better

[@AFrick-f3m]

My surgeon said start hand exercises starting the same day as carpal tunnel surgery

[@RONFRENCHOT]

yes you will want to start moving fingers asap

[@Imacatmom]

Hello Ron, I had endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery on my right hand on Sept 25th 2018 and also I had the same surgery on my left hand on Oct. 23rd 2018. So as of today I’m 10 weeks with the right hand and 6 weeks with my left and I still have some trouble with opening doors and jars because of the pillar pain with my right hand and my left hand I still have a lot of pillar pain. I’ve been out of work waiting for my hands to heal. I will get some stabbing pains that shoot up thru my hands and I don’t even have to be doing anything. Any advice to make it heal faster?

[@МастураХаджиева-з3е]

Здравствуйте, как ваши руки? Прошло 5лет Ваших комментарии после операции.. За сколько времени восстановилась Ваши руки, у меня второй год синдром карпального запястья, не могу решиться на операцию, боюсь, что сто 💯процентов не восстановить руки.. Скажите пожалуйста, оперировать или нет?

[@batistagraca5342]

Muito obrigado

[@mdoug7702]

Is it best to reschedule surgery if I'm doing an Iron Infusion 6 days after? Not Anemic, replenishing iron saturation levels.

[@RONFRENCHOT]

I would ask my doctor about that

[@noniehayes6050]

Great info! Thank you!

[@RONFRENCHOT]

Thanks, hope it helps.

[@natoz3430]

I just had carpal tunnel surgery 2 days ago. Tomorrow (3 days post-op) i have follow up check up. When can i start all these exercises. Thanks

[@ummmuhammaddaniyal1235]

I had surgery on left hand i will be on right hand after sometime. How much gap I will give to next surgery guide please

[@RONFRENCHOT]

I would wait at least 8 weeks

[@skybluelvr7437]

Thank you❣

[@RONFRENCHOT]

You are so welcome

[@elliemajor7638]

I have my stitches out it's now four weeks but still sore xx

[@RONFRENCHOT]

not uncommon to still be sore at 4 weeks out.