Carpal Tunnel Repair: Preparation & Expectations (CTR, Carpal Tunnel Release)

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Alternate Names : CTR, Carpal Tunnel Release

After the surgery, the person will be kept in the surgery recovery room for a few hours. He or she can expect the following:

The affected hand will be elevated to decrease swelling.

Anti-inflammatory medicine such as ibuprofen may be given to decrease swelling and discomfort.

A bulky gauze dressing will be applied.

He or she will be able to eat right after surgery.

He or she will be discharged from the same-day surgery center within a few hours.

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Author: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Reviewer: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN
Date Reviewed: 09/04/01

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