Endoscopic vs. Open Carpal Tunnel Release: Why the Right Technique Matters
February 5, 2025
Carpal tunnel syndrome affects millions of people, causing numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and wrist. While surgery is often the best solution for long-term relief, the type of carpal tunnel release you choose can significantly impact your pain, recovery time, and overall outcome. Despite overwhelming evidence supporting endoscopic…
The Definitive Solution for Tennis Elbow
January 29, 2025
Tennis elbow, known as “epicondylitis,” mostly occurs in adults over the age of 30 and most of them actually have multiple-nerve dysfunction, though many come in with only localized pain in the elbow. It is often unclear in each patient whether it is the tendon/muscle origin or nerve malfunction at…
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery: Faster Recovery, Less Pain
January 9, 2025
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery: Faster Recovery, Less Pain Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and wrist. For many patients, surgery becomes necessary when conservative treatments fail. Traditionally, open carpal tunnel release surgery has been the standard procedure. However, in recent…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Causes, Myths, and Treatments
December 20, 2024
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Causes, Myths, and Treatments Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common conditions that affects the hands and wrists, leading to pain, numbness, and tingling. But what exactly causes CTS, and why are so many people misdiagnosed or mistreated? In this blog post, we’ll dive…
Arthritis vs. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Understanding the Key Differences
November 9, 2024
Arthritis vs. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Understanding the Key Differences When it comes to hand pain or stiffness, two common culprits are arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. However, despite their similarities, these conditions have distinct symptoms that can help pinpoint the cause. Dr. Dolf Ichtertz from Nebraska Hand & Shoulder explains…