Open carpal tunnel surgery for carpal tunnel syndromeSurgery Overview
During open carpal tunnel release surgery,
the
transverse carpal ligament is cut, which releases
pressure on the
median nerve and relieves the symptoms of carpal
tunnel syndrome. An incision is made at the base of the palm of
the hand. This allows the doctor to see the transverse carpal ligament. After
the ligament is cut, the skin is closed with stitches. The gap where the
ligament was cut is left alone and eventually fills up with scar tissue. See a picture of
open carpal tunnel release surgery  . If you have open carpal
tunnel release surgery, you usually do not need to stay in the hospital. It is
usually done under
local anesthetic and you can go home on the same
day.
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