Carpal Tunnel Surgery Recovery: Endoscopic vs Open | Thomas Neustein, M.D.

by Thomas Neustein, M.D. | 10 months ago

Wondering how long it takes to recover from carpal tunnel surgery? In this video, Dr. Thomas Neustein, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery in North Georgia, explains the differences in recovery between open and endoscopic carpal tunnel release. Open carpal tunnel surgery: recovery usually 4–6 weeks for full strength, longer for heavy labor Endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery: smaller incision, faster recovery, many patients return to light work within days