Dr. Jason D. Johnson can make a carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosis after a complete physical examination and review of medical history.

Carpal tunnel syndrome treatment at the PHX Plastic Surgery may include:

• Splinting of the hand to help prevent wrist movement and decrease the compression of the nerves inside the tunnel
• Using oral or injected anti-inflammatory medications to reduce the swelling
• Having surgery to relieve compression on the nerves in the carpal tunnel
• Making workplace or ergonomic changes

Peripheral nerve surgery is used for carpal tunnel syndrome and is performed under local or general anesthesia. Dr. Jason D. Johnson has experience working with nerves and understands how nerves act and how they respond. Dr. Johnson understands both simple and complex nerve problems in both healthy and sick patients. Most importantly, the peripheral nerve surgeons at PHX Plastic Surgery are compassionate medical specialists who really listen to the patient’s needs for improved function.

After carpal tunnel syndrome surgery, the wrist may be immobilized in a large dressing and wrist brace to help stabilize the area. The splint is usually worn continuously for the first two weeks after the surgery, but then is used intermittently for the next month or so.

There is a moderate degree of pain in the hand after carpal tunnel syndrome surgery, which is usually controlled with pain medications taken orally. Dr. Johnson may also have you keep the affected hand elevated while sleeping at night.

The length of recovery varies for each patient. If the nerve has been compressed for a long period of time, recovery may take longer.

Movement of the fingers and wrist is encouraged a few days following carpal tunnel syndrome surgery to help prevent stiffness.