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As an in-clinic procedure, ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release with UltraGuideCTR offers a safe, personal, and convenient path to healing.6,7
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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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.
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Johnny T. Nelson, MD is a distinguished board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and hand surgery. He graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Dallas, where he played flanker for the university’s rugby football club. He then graduated at the top of his class from the University of Texas Medical School and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honors society.
Dr. Nelson dedicated a year to research at the Laboratory for Regenerative Technologies in Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern University, resulting in numerous peer-reviewed publications. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Michigan, followed by a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. He further specialized with an international shoulder fellowship at the Centre Orthopédique Santy in Lyon, France.
Currently practicing at The Bone & Joint Surgery Clinic in Raleigh, North Carolina, Dr. Nelson serves patients statewide. He was the first in the Raleigh-Durham area to perform ultrasound-guided micro-invasive carpal tunnel release in 2022 and trigger finger release in 2023. He lectures internationally, serves on the Executive Committee of the annual MSK Ultrasound Forum, and has multiple research publications in leading journals.
Undergraduate
University of Dallas, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Medical School
University of Texas Medical School, Top of Class, Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honors Society
Residency
William Beaumont Hospital, Michigan
Fellowship
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Shoulder Surgery, Shoulder Unit of the Centre Orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France
Board Certifications
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
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