Please see below for safety information and speak with your healthcare professional about the risks and benefits of the procedure.
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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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Dr. Steven Niedermeier, MD is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with a specialization in diagnosing and treating conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at The Ohio State University. Further supplementing his expertise, he undertook a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at OrthoCarolina Hand Center in North Carolina. A firm believer in a patient-centered approach, Dr. Niedermeier's core expertise includes upper extremity arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, and minimally invasive procedures, among others. Outside his medical practice, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and indulging in active pursuits such as golf, running, and cycling.
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Biology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Medical School
Doctorate of Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
Fellowship
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, OrthoCarolina Hand Center, Charlotte, NC
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