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With this innovative technique, carpal tunnel release is minimally invasive thanks to real-time ultrasound guidance that requires only a small incision.
Procedures & counting...
Most return to work and normal activity within 3-6 days3,5,6,8
Performed in a procedure room or office setting8-10
Uses only local anesthesia; you don't need to be asleep during the procedure3,6,8,9
1.6 average pain rating (out of 10)6-9
Most patients only require over-the-counter pain management5,6,9
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
Sister Kevin received carpal tunnel release with ultrasound guidance
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This information is for general education purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice or for individual evaluation by a trained and licensed health care provider. Refer to the device instructions for use for detailed information regarding intended use, the procedure, indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and potential complications/adverse events. There are potential risks associated with UltraGuideCTR™. It may not be appropriate for all patients and not all patients may benefit. Every individual is unique, and experiences, risks, and outcomes may vary. While UltraGuideCTR may not cure CTS, it is a treatment option that addresses a symptom of CTS. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks and whether carpal tunnel release with UltraGuideCTR is right for you. For more information about the risks, visit: SonexHealth.com.
Last Updated April 22, 2024