Value

This is a gentle and brief procedure with a very high rate of success by bottleneck syndrome.

Advantage

The gentle procedure is usually possible on an outpatient basis. Through the relief of the pinched nerve, the doctor usually achieves a quick degeneration of pain immediately following the operation. Paralysis is also quickly improved.

Follow-up

In the first ten days, the patient should wear a bandage. Finally, the stitches can be removed. The affected hand can once again be fully loaded after four to five weeks. A cast is only necessary for two weeks following shifting operations at the elbow.

Ability to work

Light physical activity is possible again when the bandage is removed. Physically strenuous activity should be avoided for approximately five weeks.

Sports
Swimming and bicycling are possible after two weeks, other sports after three to five weeks depending upon the degree and type of intensity.

Results

In concordance with international publications, a succes
s rate of over 90 percent is to be expected.

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