Jolène, 46, a full-time hairdresser, complains of pain in her hand. She cannot sleep anymore at night, and around 3 a.m. she senses pins and needles in her hand. Even the simplest services at the salon becomes complicated, lifting product boxes becomes impossible, and she doesn't know what to do. A doctor diagnoses her with advanced carpal tunnel syndrome but cannot operate on her right now and she is placed on a waiting list. If she is lucky, her operation will take place within 1 year.
In private practice, there is no waiting list.
At Clinique K, patients can choose their surgery date according to their work schedules, vacation plans, etc.
Take the example of a man who works in construction, has waited several months to have carpal tunnel surgery, and is starting his busiest week of the year. In our public system, he could be called only 4 days before his surgery date, and there is no way to postpone the appointment. At a private clinic like Clinique K, patients can select a desired date, time, and surgeon.
Dr. Joan Sauvageau has operated on hundreds of patients with carpal tunnel decompression syndrome in hospital settings, and now offers this surgery at her new clinic located in Old Longueuil. Driven by a desire to help others, she draws upon her skill and expertise to end the suffering of those awaiting hand surgery, helping them return to a more normal life.
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the arm to the hand through the wrist, becomes compressed or pinched. Symptoms include:
At first, patients wake up regularly during the night, complaining of numbness and severe pain. Shaking the hand brings relief in the short term. If the syndrome is not treated with urgency, it will worsen considerably until the patient cannot perform daily tasks. Manual work of all kinds then becomes impossible...
In severe cases, carpal tunnel syndrome can cause loss of sensation and movement in the hand and wrist.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome has no specific cause, it occurs through repetitive manual tasks. The median nerve is compressed repeatedly causing inflammation of the tendons surrounding the nerve. Inflammatory diseases such as arthritis, a poorly treated wrist injury, a tumor or an anatomical abnormality of the wrist can put the patient at greater risk of rapidly developing this syndrome. Certain medical conditions such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, pregnancy, and obesity can also be risk-increasing events.
Aging is not an explanation for Carpal tunnel pain.
If you are a person over the age of 65 who suffers from severe pain in your hand, or more specifically in your thumb and fingers, speak to your doctor to prevent your situation from worsening. There are several risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome including:
It is important to note that anyone can develop carpal tunnel syndrome, even without having these risk factors. If you have symptoms, please see a doctor for an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
Carpal tunnel decompression is a surgical procedure that aims to relieve the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. It is a quick and efficient procedure that can be performed under local anesthesia and has a high success rate.
Recovery is relatively quick; 1 to 3 months of complete hand rest, depending on the type of intervention. Dr. Sauvageau will of course provide you with an official work stoppage note for a period of time.
Expect to pay between 00 and 50 depending on the severity and evolution of the symptom.
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Trigger finger syndrome is characterized by a loss of mobility and flexibility in the joints of the fingers. The fingers get stuck, the patient feels a feeling of blockage in the joints coupled with severe pain. In this case, anti-inflammatory drugs are not effective.
The only way to alleviate this pain in a lasting way is surgery or cortisone injections while awaiting surgery.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common cause of hand pain worldwide, affecting millions of people each year.
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