{"id":14137,"date":"2026-09-18T11:29:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T09:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/?p=14137"},"modified":"2026-10-08T13:18:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T11:18:44","slug":"carpal-tunnel-syndrome-does-it-always-really-need-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/en\/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-does-it-always-really-need-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Is Surgery Always Necessary?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm3mo3d4-7d1d3db1e0d4a4759ec67b6e803f367d\">\n.avia-section.av-mm3mo3d4-7d1d3db1e0d4a4759ec67b6e803f367d{\nbackground-color:#004225;\nbackground:linear-gradient( to bottom right, #004225, #004225, #ffffff );\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-mm3mo3d4-7d1d3db1e0d4a4759ec67b6e803f367d header_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  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>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Is Surgery Always Necessary?<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7qypwyi-df02af0edce7d9f7a61ee950aa52e786\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-7qypwyi-df02af0edce7d9f7a61ee950aa52e786{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-7qypwyi-df02af0edce7d9f7a61ee950aa52e786 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-7qypwyi-df02af0edce7d9f7a61ee950aa52e786 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-7qypwyi-df02af0edce7d9f7a61ee950aa52e786 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-7qypwyi-df02af0edce7d9f7a61ee950aa52e786 av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Questions from Our Patients<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-78ridq2-e05700633b54593e925bbb7244f26998 av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-zs5r1t-d946e24731aff04eca5a1e4bb05e5d9c\">\n.avia-image-container.av-zs5r1t-d946e24731aff04eca5a1e4bb05e5d9c img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-zs5r1t-d946e24731aff04eca5a1e4bb05e5d9c .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-zs5r1t-d946e24731aff04eca5a1e4bb05e5d9c av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-6  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-14031 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-14031 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/karpaltunnelsyndrom-blog-1-1.jpg\" alt='' title='carpal-tunnel-syndrome-blog-1'  height=\"768\" width=\"1376\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/karpaltunnelsyndrom-blog-1-1.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/karpaltunnelsyndrom-blog-1-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/karpaltunnelsyndrom-blog-1-1-1030x575.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/karpaltunnelsyndrom-blog-1-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/karpaltunnelsyndrom-blog-1-1-705x393.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-6vnhxbu-017c525410cab53a69550fb80ffc971f main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-14137'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-141nb07-d9b2561ed9d79bea349e27fb205823bd av_two_third  avia-builder-el-8  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-67ln89m-0912a9687eea126da22b0bf7ccb52c73 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>This is one of the most common questions we hear during our office hours: \u201cMy hand constantly goes numb at night, and I\u2019ve been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Do I need surgery now?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Our answer is: No, not every case of carpal tunnel syndrome requires immediate surgery. Especially in the early stages, symptoms can often be treated initially without surgery. However, the key factors are how severely the nerve is already compressed, how long the symptoms have persisted, and whether there are already sensory disturbances or a loss of strength.  <\/p>\n<p>Because one thing is important: You shouldn&#8217;t simply ignore carpal tunnel syndrome for an extended period of time. If the nerve is severely compressed over a long period, it can be damaged\u2014and this damage may not be fully reversible even with surgery later on.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-22dc9j-533d9fabb3841711cb14473b2563db98 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-muzfzris-a60f86c4511240396f021f4789bfc659 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" >\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-4jgdzfe-9cc946532ab6ce92c9ccb9ef2c9d04d4 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-14137'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-43rm6ze-d7ac597f37d6637b8b9c5ea913e852a9 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-13  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtslpyxb-c82268a29dc74ecefe57a579efa4d683\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mtslpyxb-c82268a29dc74ecefe57a579efa4d683 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mtslpyxb-c82268a29dc74ecefe57a579efa4d683 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mtslpyxb-c82268a29dc74ecefe57a579efa4d683 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-14  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-14116 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-14116 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/karpaltunnelsyndrom-blog-3-1.jpg\" alt='' title='carpal-tunnel-syndrome-blog-3'  height=\"768\" width=\"1376\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/karpaltunnelsyndrom-blog-3-1.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/karpaltunnelsyndrom-blog-3-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/karpaltunnelsyndrom-blog-3-1-1030x575.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/karpaltunnelsyndrom-blog-3-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/karpaltunnelsyndrom-blog-3-1-705x393.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mn8rb803-f321d60b1193625e35b92d7c96a28339\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mn8rb803-f321d60b1193625e35b92d7c96a28339{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mn8rb803-f321d60b1193625e35b92d7c96a28339 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mn8rb803-f321d60b1193625e35b92d7c96a28339 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mn8rb803-f321d60b1193625e35b92d7c96a28339 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What exactly is carpal tunnel syndrome?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mm3m9422-1592dff025da475967804879b9c2fa09 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The carpal tunnel is located on the inside of the wrist. You can think of it as a relatively narrow tunnel through which several flexor tendons and an important nerve\u2014the median nerve\u2014pass. <\/p>\n<p>Among other things, this nerve is responsible for our ability to feel our thumb, index finger, and middle finger\u2014as well as part of the ring finger\u2014properly. It also controls certain muscles in the thumb. <\/p>\n<p>The problem: There isn&#8217;t much space in the carpal tunnel. When the tissue there swells or the tunnel narrows for other reasons, pressure on the median nerve increases. That is exactly when the typical symptoms occur.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mpvibrkr-d0217a8c9861083790d77c0c579e8e00\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mpvibrkr-d0217a8c9861083790d77c0c579e8e00{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mpvibrkr-d0217a8c9861083790d77c0c579e8e00 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mpvibrkr-d0217a8c9861083790d77c0c579e8e00 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mpvibrkr-d0217a8c9861083790d77c0c579e8e00 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How can you tell if you have carpal tunnel syndrome?<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mpvictks-2293084aed809c7d05bb864f32cf798c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>At first, the symptoms often occur at night. Many patients tell us, \u201cI wake up because my hand has gone numb.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Typical symptoms include tingling, numbness, or an unpleasant pins-and-needles sensation, especially in the thumb, index finger, and middle finger. Some people also experience pain that can radiate from the wrist into the forearm or even further up the arm. <\/p>\n<p>Many people automatically try to shake out or move their hand at night. This often does make things feel better for a short time. <\/p>\n<p>Later on, the symptoms may also occur during the day\u2014for example, while riding a bike, driving, talking on the phone, or holding something in your hand for a long time.<\/p>\n<p>If carpal tunnel syndrome continues to progress, muscle strength may eventually decline as well. Objects may suddenly slip out of your hand, it may become harder to open bottles, or tasks requiring fine motor skills may become more difficult.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtsleidq-a0882a689777e9e56ab11f942aeda15e\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mtsleidq-a0882a689777e9e56ab11f942aeda15e{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mtsleidq-a0882a689777e9e56ab11f942aeda15e .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mtsleidq-a0882a689777e9e56ab11f942aeda15e .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mtsleidq-a0882a689777e9e56ab11f942aeda15e av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How does carpal tunnel syndrome develop?<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mtsleu1w-96ce51124a70bee5a1be95df49c766fa '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Often, there isn&#8217;t just one trigger.<\/p>\n<p>In general, carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when pressure in the carpal tunnel increases and the median nerve becomes compressed. Women are affected more often than men, and the risk increases with age. <\/p>\n<p>Hormonal changes can also play a role. That is why carpal tunnel syndrome, for example, occurs more frequently during pregnancy. Fluid retention can cause the already narrow carpal tunnel to become even narrower. After pregnancy, the symptoms often go away.   <\/p>\n<p>Conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, or rheumatic diseases can also increase the risk. Changes resulting from wrist injuries can also play a role. <\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, however, it is not possible to identify a clear cause at all.<\/p>\n<p>How do we make the diagnosis?<\/p>\n<p>The symptoms usually provide us with important clues. In addition, we examine the hand and assess sensation, range of motion, and strength. <\/p>\n<p>It is also important to measure nerve conduction velocity. This test examines how quickly the median nerve transmits electrical impulses. If the nerve is compressed in the carpal tunnel, transmission is typically slower.  <\/p>\n<p>This examination also helps us assess how severe the nerve damage already is.<\/p>\n<p>Not every numb hand is automatically a sign of carpal tunnel syndrome. Similar symptoms can also stem from the cervical spine or other nerve constrictions, for example. That is why an accurate diagnosis is important.  <\/p>\n<p>When is treatment without surgery sufficient?<\/p>\n<p>In cases of mild carpal tunnel syndrome without persistent sensory disturbances or significant loss of strength, conservative treatment may be appropriate as a first step.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most important measures is wearing a special wrist splint at night. Many people sleep with their wrists bent. This makes the carpal tunnel even narrower and increases the pressure on the nerve.  <\/p>\n<p>The splint keeps the wrist as straight as possible, which can reduce pressure on the nerve. This is often surprisingly effective, especially for nighttime symptoms. <\/p>\n<p>In addition, it may be helpful to temporarily reduce certain activities. A cortisone injection into the carpal tunnel area can also provide significant temporary relief from the symptoms. <\/p>\n<p>It is important to note, however, that these measures do not permanently resolve a significant mechanical compression of the nerve.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-14fef2v-e1cbbddb4dcea8c1e36878889ac4f7de\">\n.avia-image-container.av-14fef2v-e1cbbddb4dcea8c1e36878889ac4f7de img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-14fef2v-e1cbbddb4dcea8c1e36878889ac4f7de .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-14fef2v-e1cbbddb4dcea8c1e36878889ac4f7de av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_heading '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-14117 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-14117 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/karpaltunnelsyndrom-blog-4-1.jpg\" alt='' title='carpal-tunnel-syndrome-blog-4'  height=\"768\" width=\"1376\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/karpaltunnelsyndrom-blog-4-1.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/karpaltunnelsyndrom-blog-4-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/karpaltunnelsyndrom-blog-4-1-1030x575.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/karpaltunnelsyndrom-blog-4-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/karpaltunnelsyndrom-blog-4-1-705x393.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mrjaxngv-64ef604b01b7c17e0cf9c686cabd3b77\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mrjaxngv-64ef604b01b7c17e0cf9c686cabd3b77{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mrjaxngv-64ef604b01b7c17e0cf9c686cabd3b77 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mrjaxngv-64ef604b01b7c17e0cf9c686cabd3b77 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mrjaxngv-64ef604b01b7c17e0cf9c686cabd3b77 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Can carpal tunnel syndrome go away on its own?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mrjaxs00-85729a753aff06920e0cae90d32f8f39 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>That depends on the cause.<\/p>\n<p>If carpal tunnel syndrome develops, for example, during pregnancy due to fluid retention, the symptoms may disappear completely after childbirth.<\/p>\n<p>The situation is different in cases of permanent anatomical constriction. In such cases, the nerve may temporarily calm down and the symptoms may fluctuate. However, the actual constriction remains.  <\/p>\n<p>For this reason, it is important to have regular checkups\u2014especially if symptoms worsen\u2014to determine whether nerve function is deteriorating.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mrkhfyp7-a063ee32bb946fd103f49d53cd16b637\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mrkhfyp7-a063ee32bb946fd103f49d53cd16b637 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mrkhfyp7-a063ee32bb946fd103f49d53cd16b637 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mrkhfyp7-a063ee32bb946fd103f49d53cd16b637 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_heading '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-14118 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-14118 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/karpaltunnelsyndrom-blog-7-1.jpg\" alt='' title='carpal-tunnel-syndrome-blog-7'  height=\"768\" width=\"1376\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/karpaltunnelsyndrom-blog-7-1.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/karpaltunnelsyndrom-blog-7-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/karpaltunnelsyndrom-blog-7-1-1030x575.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/karpaltunnelsyndrom-blog-7-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/karpaltunnelsyndrom-blog-7-1-705x393.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtslfqlo-4a305a9f9c32233efcd8a26218291471\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mtslfqlo-4a305a9f9c32233efcd8a26218291471{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mtslfqlo-4a305a9f9c32233efcd8a26218291471 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mtslfqlo-4a305a9f9c32233efcd8a26218291471 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mtslfqlo-4a305a9f9c32233efcd8a26218291471 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >When do we recommend surgery?<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mtslh3a4-5dd2279f352e04f54b78690355888df7 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We generally recommend surgery if symptoms persist despite conservative treatment or if significant neurological deficits are already present.<\/p>\n<p>We take persistent numbness and progressive loss of strength particularly seriously. Even if the muscles at the base of the thumb are visibly wasting away, you shouldn&#8217;t wait much longer. <\/p>\n<p>Because that&#8217;s when the body signals to us that the nerve has already sustained more severe damage.<\/p>\n<p>A significantly slowed nerve conduction velocity can also be a reason to recommend surgery.<\/p>\n<p>The goal of the surgery is not just to relieve pain and tingling. Above all, we want to prevent permanent damage to the median nerve.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-tpye1j-72901399f688e062ec35abc8ab75a273\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-tpye1j-72901399f688e062ec35abc8ab75a273{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-tpye1j-72901399f688e062ec35abc8ab75a273 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-tpye1j-72901399f688e062ec35abc8ab75a273 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-tpye1j-72901399f688e062ec35abc8ab75a273 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How are surgeries performed today?<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mtslfyk7-b649fbea0d36827540ed063f884f5349 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common hand procedures.<\/p>\n<p>During the procedure, the so-called carpal ligament is cut. This ligament essentially forms the roof of the carpal tunnel. When it is cut, more space is created and the pressure on the median nerve is relieved.  <\/p>\n<p>The procedure can be performed open surgery via a small incision in the skin or endoscopically, that is, using a small camera. Which method is appropriate depends, among other things, on the individual findings and the surgeon&#8217;s experience. <\/p>\n<p>The key point is the same for both procedures: the nerve must be reliably relieved.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtslgb9g-dfb5de13d940d07779e250365172d70f\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mtslgb9g-dfb5de13d940d07779e250365172d70f{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mtslgb9g-dfb5de13d940d07779e250365172d70f .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mtslgb9g-dfb5de13d940d07779e250365172d70f .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mtslgb9g-dfb5de13d940d07779e250365172d70f av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How long does it take to heal?<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mtslglm8-cd929f45814de4d23eb9cd992793a8c0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>move again. In fact, that&#8217;s exactly what we want. <\/p>\n<p>However, you should take it easy on your hand during the first few days and keep it elevated as much as possible. The wound needs time to heal, so you should avoid putting too much strain on it at first. <\/p>\n<p>When you can return to work depends largely on your occupation. People who work primarily at a desk can often return sooner than those who do physical labor and put a lot of strain on their hands. <\/p>\n<p>Even full strength won&#8217;t return overnight. The area around the scar and the palms of the hands, in particular, may remain sensitive for a few more weeks. <\/p>\n<p>The nighttime tingling often improves very quickly after a successful surgery. In cases of prolonged numbness, however, it may take weeks or months for the nerve to recover. <\/p>\n<p>And this is precisely where an important point lies: If the nerve has already been severely damaged over a long period of time, sensory disturbances or loss of strength may persist in some cases despite a technically successful surgery.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, carpal tunnel syndrome does not automatically require surgery. Especially in cases of mild symptoms, treatment with a night splint and adjustments to the level of strain may be entirely sufficient at first. <\/p>\n<p>However, if numbness persists, strength decreases, or tests already show significant nerve damage, you should not wait too long to have surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Our advice: Take a hand that regularly goes numb or feels tingly seriously\u2014especially if the symptoms no longer occur only at night. What matters isn\u2019t just how uncomfortable the tingling is, but whether the nerve is already being compressed. <\/p>\n<p>The sooner we can determine the severity of carpal tunnel syndrome, the better we can work together to decide on the most appropriate treatment\u2014with the goal of relieving pain and numbness and, above all, preserving the function of your hand in the long term.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mtslrkvu-eb4f616dece308107fee3e6fabf1eb78 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><small>All images were created using AI<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":14023,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_wbai_post_ai":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[100],"tags":[111,113,116],"class_list":["post-14137","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-patient-questions","tag-rhizarthrosis","tag-thumb","tag-thumb-pain"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Is Surgery Always Necessary? 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