In carpal tunnel surgery, Dr. Kerem Bıkmaz utilizes his patented technique called #miniopenapproach. The mini open approach is a new surgical method developed considering the issues encountered in traditional surgical practices.
Similar to endoscopic surgery, a small incision is made to create a tunnel between the median nerve and the carpal ligament. Simultaneously, a second tunnel is opened between the carpal ligament and the subcutaneous tissue to completely expose the ligament. The ligament is then cut using a special "blade light" laser blade.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms
- Do you experience numbness, a burning pain, or tingling sensation in your hands and wrists?
- Are your symptoms more pronounced, especially at night?
- Do you have difficulty holding objects without dropping them?
- Do you feel weakness in your hand muscles?
- Do you experience pain and increased warmth radiating from your wrist up to your arm?
- Is it becoming increasingly difficult to perform repetitive hand movements, such as using a computer keyboard or mouse, without pain?
The advantages of the mini open approach include
The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome typically develop gradually. An important indication of carpal tunnel syndrome is when numbness and tingling do not affect the little finger. Intermittent sensations of electric shock accompanying numbness in the first three fingers may also be present
Early symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include numbness, tingling, and loss of sensation in the first three fingers of the hand. It is important to seek treatment without delay after the initial onset of these symptoms. Don't wait for the pain to become excessively severe or unbearable before starting treatment.
* According to data from the United States, approximately 260,000 cases of carpal tunnel syndrome are surgically treated each year.
If your answer to these questions is yes, you may have a condition called carpal tunnel syndrome, which is a nerve compression disorder. Half of the cases are work-related, and among all occupational diseases and injuries, it is the condition that causes the most loss of workforce.
