I am extremely Thankful for Dr. Nord and his team for the Carpal Tunnel surgery! I have had this surgery and the Open Hand Surgery and I would take this surgery over again and again. Not only did it save me an outrageous hospital bill, but the recovery time was three times faster. I didn’t need Narcotics to recover. It was essentially pain free. I will forever be grateful for Dr. Nord!

I had been putting this carpal tunnel surgery off for several of years. I had the right-hand carpal tunnel surgery about 5 years ago and my experience was totally different than the ultrasound carpal tunnel procedure. I had an incision in my right hand that required stitches and many days off from work.

My left hand had gotten worse with constant numbness. I had to get something done. I had heard about the ultrasound carpal tunnel procedure and decided to have it done. Dr. Keith Nord @ Sports Orthopedic and Spine of Jackson, TN did an amazing job. The procedure only took about 20 minutes, and I had very minimal pain. I had the procedure done on a Friday morning and I was back to work on Monday morning.

If you need this type of procedure, I highly recommend Dr. Keith Nord.

A five minute surgery stopped the pain. I had gone to another surgeon and was told the recovery would be 4-6 weeks. I tried physical therapy hoping to avoid surgery, but nothing worked. I learned about this minimally invasive procedure and decided it was worth trying. Dr. Niedermeier’s team at TMI Sports Medicine tested for carpel tunnel using an ultrasound. Results were that surgery would have the best outcome.

The surgery was a breeze! No sedation, only local anesthesia of the wrist. The surgery took 5 minutes. I’m 1 week post surgery and no pain. I’m doing all my normal activities. If you are hesitating having carpal tunnel surgery, don’t wait.

There’s no drama in my carpal tunnel story.  I’m a knitter – have been for 65 years – and when knitting started to hurt, I brought it to the attention of my primary care physician.  We already aware of the arthritis in my right hand – but the numbness and pain in the forearm were new.  She diagnosed carptal tunnel syndrome, and told me about a doctor performing a procedure in the office, under local anesthesia, to treat it. 

Luckily, I was already a patient of the orthopedist; during the first appointment she confirmed the diagnosis and showed me the extent of the problem using ultrasound.  We discussed options: general anesthesia in a surgicenter or a procedure in the office.  I opted for the office procedure and made an appointment.  During the weeks leading up to the procedure, my hand would go numb at night, or develop shooting pain, waking me and making fitful sleep difficult.  Knitting ceased.  Holding a half gallon pitcher of water to care for plants became difficult.  Anyone who has had carpal tunnel would likely echo that and more.  

The procedure itself was uneventful.  Two valium that morning to help me relax, and lidocaine for the local.  I felt no pain, just some pressure, and left the office just over an hour after arriving.  

What I noticed immediately, I could move all 5 fingers without numbness or pain.  48 hours after the procedure, I have a square inch of surgistrips covering a very small incision, no stitches, some bruising of the palm and thumb, and slight pain.  Yes, there are exercises to do.   Physical activity in the gym is limited to back and legs until the tenderness is gone and the incision healed – but the numbness and associated discomfort are gone, and I am a very happy patient. 

The Sonex procedure was very reasonably priced – granted, not covered by insurance yet, though I think it should be.  It was quick to schedule, painless to get through, and now in the recovery phase, I could not be happier.  There was no risk as with general anesthesia, it was more cost effective and time effective in the long run. 

Right hand, ultrasound carpal tunnel procedure done by Dr. Laura Kolshak.

Process very easy, minimal pain for only 2-3 days, minimal restrictions for only a day or two, very quick recovery. If you need this type of procedure, I highly recommend Dr. Kolshak and this choice of procedure type.