Splints

Hello - I have been wearing splints at night since 26 September. This sounds very odd, but since wearing them my shoulders hurt a little and I wondered if due to the fact the lower part of the arm is being kept straight this is the cause? Thanks Beverley

Injection update

Hi Dr Bland

I had the injection to my left wrist on Wednesday 5th October and I have to say I am impressed with the results. Dr Warrilow at Charing Surgery, was very good and I felt little discomfort during the actual injection. He also explained exactly how it worked and said it should start to take effect within two weeks or so.

Progress report

Hi.
I received an email from Emma asking how things have been after having an injection in my right wrist.
I can confirm that I did not have any side effects from the injection.
I did see a real improvement after the injection for approximately 6 weeks.
Unfortunately I was still using vibrating hand tools at the time and the symptoms have since returned.
Also I'm having pain in my elbows aswel now.
I would like to request an appointment to discuss these issues if possible.
Many thanks
Chris Banham

CTS: Surgical operation - keyhole or open

I attended your clinic on Monday 26th September 2016; my thanks to all for a professional and effective service. You diagnosed CTS in both hands, the right with a score of 4 and suggested surgery. [You also gave me wrist splints for both hands which have already provided some relief at night and early morning.] I would like to ask about the surgical technique (you suggested that I could attend at the St Stephens Health Centre in Ashford); would the surgical procedure be keyhole or open? Many thanks.

With best regards,

Stuart

Returning pain

I was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel to both hands last December. I had steroid injections in both wrists that were successful and my pain disappeared straight away. My pain has returned in both wrists and is now very painful. Please can i have an appointment to have the surgery as the pain is becoming unbearable. Thank you

Waiting list

Hi, I am under Mr James with my CTS I have had the nerve tests at canterbury and also had a nurse led pre-assessment telephone appointment. I am now waiting for a date to have the surgery on my left hand. I have been waiting for quite a while now and I was wondering how much longer it will be please?

Aching Wrist

I am now 2 weeks and 4 days post op, the stitches are out and I am regularly massaging the scar with emollient to soften the skin. The scar site still feels hard and heavy with reduced sensation in it although it is difficult to hold anything that needs to rest against the area, such as an iron or knitting needles.

I have also noticed that my wrist and arm are aching from time to time with the ache coming from the scar site and there is a hard raised lump under the skin at one point along the scar.

Is this a common experience post op?

Many thanks

Claire

Pain in wrist

I had an injection in my right wrist last November which improved my symptoms.
My right wrist has suddenly become extremely painful at night with pins and needles in my fingers also during the day especially when gripping items.
Could I possibly try another injection to see if it eases the symptoms and perhaps book an appointment for the operation.
Many thanks

Post Operative Issues

Hello Dr Bland

I am now 4 days post op, have removed the main bandage as instructed and left the dressing in place. I have a large bruise covering the palm of my hand, and I have noticed a smaller one travelling down my wrist very slowly, is this normal? Also my fingers feel very weak and I am struggling to hold even very light things (I have not attempted to lift anything with any real weight in it with my right hand) Will this weakness go as the hand heals?

Progress since last treatment

Hello Dr Bland. Just to let you know that the injection that I had on 21/7 provided relief for a few weeks, but the tingling and numbness in my right hand has returned. My left hand seems ok apart from the symptons of Ostio arthritis. Would it be possible to come and see you and discuss further action. Regards Anita Kelly.