Interested in learning more about ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release?
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Not sure if you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release offers a minimally invasive way to help relieve carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) symptoms while reducing pain and speeding recovery. Many patients are able to return to work and daily activities within just 3-5 days. If you’re seeking an effective, less invasive treatment for CTS, ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release with UltraGuideCTR™ could be an option.3-6,9
Please see below for safety information and speak with your healthcare professional about the risks and benefits of the procedure.
UGCTR is covered by Medicare and most insurances.* Patient payment responsibility will vary based upon your benefit plan established by your insurance carrier. Check with your insurance carrier and care provider – prior to any medical services – to verify your financial responsibility.
*Sonex Health makes no representation or warranty regarding this information or its completeness, accuracy, timeliness or applicability with any particular patient. Sonex Health specifically disclaims liability or responsibility for the results or consequences of any actions taken in reliance on this statement and encourages providers to submit accurate and appropriate claims for services. Laws, regulations and payer policies concerning reimbursement are complex and change frequently. Providers are responsible for making appropriate decisions related to coding and reimbursement submissions. Accordingly, Sonex Health recommends that customers consult with their payers, reimbursement specialists and/or legal counsel regarding coding, coverage and reimbursement matters.
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UGCTR is covered by Medicare and most insurances.* Patient payment responsibility will vary based upon your benefit plan established by your insurance carrier. Check with your insurance carrier and care provider – prior to any medical services – to verify your financial responsibility.
*Sonex Health makes no representation or warranty regarding this information or its completeness, accuracy, timeliness or applicability with any particular patient. Sonex Health specifically disclaims liability or responsibility for the results or consequences of any actions taken in reliance on this statement and encourages providers to submit accurate and appropriate claims for services. Laws, regulations and payer policies concerning reimbursement are complex and change frequently. Providers are responsible for making appropriate decisions related to coding and reimbursement submissions. Accordingly, Sonex Health recommends that customers consult with their payers, reimbursement specialists and/or legal counsel regarding coding, coverage and reimbursement matters.
When clinically indicated, a patient can have ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release performed on both wrists on the same day. There are several published manuscripts that include outcomes data on patients who had simultaneous bilateral releases.3,6,7,10
Postoperative therapy is typically not required.5
Many patients can tolerate immediate motion of their hand. Please consult with your treating physician for post procedure instructions.5
*This is not medical advice. Please speak to a healthcare provider. Sonex Health makes no representation or warranty regarding this information or its completeness, accuracy, timeliness or applicability with any particular patient. Sonex Health specifically disclaims liability or responsibility for the results or consequences of any actions taken in reliance on this statement and encourages providers to submit accurate and appropriate claims for services. Laws, regulations and payer policies concerning reimbursement are complex and change frequently. Providers are responsible for making appropriate decisions related to coding and reimbursement submissions. Accordingly, Sonex Health recommends that customers consult with their payers, reimbursement specialists and/or legal counsel regarding coding, coverage and reimbursement matters.
Interested in learning more about ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release?
This physician’s event is full, but you can still register for a free screening below.
Not sure if you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Get a free screening to see if ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release is right for you.
Dr. Gabriel E. Merlin is a board certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of Hand and Upper Extremity disorders and injuries, including conditions of the hand, shoulder, and elbow.
His clinical and surgical expertise includes:
He has published on topics including total elbow arthroplasty, non-operative treatment of distal radius fractures, acromion stress fracture following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, and pectoralis major function after repair.
As a dedicated orthopedic hand surgeon, Dr. Merlin focuses on restoring patients to their optimal functional ability as quickly as possible. His completed fellowship program at the Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center is one of the most sought after and longest-running fellowship programs in the country. Dr. Merlin experienced a fully comprehensive hand and upper extremity clinical, surgical, and research experience with a balance of all injuries and conditions including trauma, reconstructions, congenital issues, and chronic conditions. In conjunction with Shriners Hospital for Children, the fellowship program offered a unique pediatric focus, in addition to specific training for shoulder and elbow surgical specialties.
When he is not seeing patients, Dr. Merlin enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, snowboarding, hiking, running, and of course rooting for the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, and Boston Bruins — which he has been doing since birth.
Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
The hand is a very complex organ with many joints, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Your hands play an important role in practically every action you perform – reaching, touching, grasping, holding, cradling, lifting, and so much more. So when your hand is injured or unable to perform its job well, the quality of your life suffers. Dr. Gabriel Merlin is trained and qualified to treat all bone and soft-tissue conditions affecting your hands.
Some of these conditions and treatments include:
Education
M.D.—Boston University School of Medicine
Residency—Boston University Medical Center
Fellowship—Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center
Board Certifications
Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Subspecialty Certification: Surgery of the Hand - American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Memberships:
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Association for Hand Surgery
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