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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.
Individual results may vary.
With UltraGuideCTR you can typically avoid general anesthesia, giving you peace of mind while staying comfortably awake and cared for.3-7
With UltraGuideCTR you can quickly return to your normal life without the long setbacks of traditional surgery.3-6
UltraGuideCTR provides real, lasting relief at the source without the need for prescription pain medications after the procedure in many cases.7
*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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Fellowship-Trained and Board-Certified Hand, Wrist, Elbow & Shoulder Surgeon
Dr. James Watt is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. With advanced fellowship training in hand and upper-extremity surgery, Dr. Watt provides both surgical and nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of upper-extremity conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome.
Dr. Watt earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University in Iowa before completing his orthopaedic surgery internship and residency through Ohio University and OhioHealth in Columbus, Ohio. He went on to complete a fellowship in hand and upper-extremity surgery at the Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Tampa.
His expertise includes advanced treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome, including mini-open carpal tunnel release and ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release using the UltraGuideCTR™ system. He also specializes in shoulder, elbow and wrist arthroscopy, upper-extremity joint replacement, tendon repair and reconstruction, fracture care, and other conditions affecting the hand and upper extremity.
Dr. Watt joined Orthopaedic Associates in 2012 and sees patients in Fort Walton Beach, Destin and Crestview. He also serves as a team physician for South Walton High School.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Watt enjoys running, cycling, spending time on the water, and spending time with his wife and children.
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