Carpal tunnel

[sorcerertd]

So... I had carpal tunnel release surgery yesterday. The trigger thumb is what was really bothering me, though. They took care of that while they were in there, too. Unfortunately, there's also some arthritis in the thumb that this is not going to help with.

Typing seems to be going well enough today, but I don't think I'll be in the shop for a few weeks. I might need to rethink how I grip the chisels. Anybody have some tips?

 

[leehljp]

I haven't had carpal tunnel but I did have a sever trigger finger. The doc said, before looking at it, that most TFs just need a couple of shots. Then he looked at mine an said, "Well there is no doubt you need surgery". It took a few weeks before I was holding chisels with that right hand index finger with the right grip. The swelling didn't go down for 3 or 4 weeks.

 

[showcaser]

Todd take it easy and listen to the docs and therapist. Thumb arthroplasty for me. Wild surgery bone removal with an arm tendon replacing the bone. Best thing ever! Three trigger finger surgery on the same hand.

 

[rherrell]

I also have hand trouble but mine is arthritis, 60 years of making things with my hands is taking it's toll.

 

[randyrls]

I worked in IT and keyboarded constantly. Got carpal tunnel and surgery. Got a letter from my doctor saying I needed an ergonomic keyboard at work. Godsend! No further problems.