Simone D
For Simone, who is a paraplegic from an injury years ago, any issues with her hands or wrists can mean a complete loss of independence. So, when she started developing intermittent symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands, she knew she would eventually need surgery, but she dreaded it. Traditional carpal tunnel release surgeries […]
Joe S
Joe, age 70, is fanatical about keeping in shape because he wants to maintain his ability to ski, bicycle, hike, and other activities. That’s why, several years ago when he started feeling pain and numbness in his right hand — symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome — he refused to see a doctor about it. “I […]
Kelly E
Kelly, a 70-year-old court reporter and business owner, had been battling carpal tunnel syndrome for five years. What started as mild numbness in one finger gradually worsened, spreading to her other fingers and causing wrist, elbow, and shoulder discomfort. As a court reporter since 1976, Kelly’s career demanded constant keyboard use, and her symptoms—especially at […]
Jim M
Jim, age 81, has struggled with carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands for more than 40 years. Prior to retiring, he worked construction, often breaking up cement using drills and power hammers. The relentless vibration of those tools really took a toll. His symptoms were most prominent at night: “By the time I got into […]
Shari H
Life is so good, especially after I got my second wrist done. Shari is a medical ultrasound sales rep who spends long hours driving and working out at the gym. A few years ago, she began experiencing carpal tunnel symptoms but tried to push through the discomfort. When the pain worsened, she knew it was […]
Mark M
Mark, who worked at a brick company for 42 years, began noticing numbness and cramping in his hands in 2006, but since it didn’t impact his life, he just lived with it. After retirement, however, when he had more time to mountain bike and fish, his hands would cramp up, and he had to stop. […]
Brenda H
Brenda had carpal tunnel surgery on her left hand ten years ago. So, when her right hand began to go numb at night, she instantly recognized the symptoms. When I woke up, it would take 30 minutes or so until I could get feeling back into my hand,” Brenda explains. The numbness also occurred during […]
Andy D
Andy, 59, describes himself as a hands-on person. When he’s not managing a power facility, he enjoys carpentry, golf, fishing, and fixing things. However, for years, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) has progressively worsened in both his hands, preventing him from fully enjoying these activities. Holding anything was very difficult,” Andy recalls. “Pain would radiate in […]