Surgery Surgery cuts the tunnel open where the tendon is thick. It can be done under local anesthesia. The scar is between 1 and 2 centimeters long. Results 96 of 100 patients who undergo surgery have complete relief of their symptoms.6 19 of 100 patients who undergo surgery have temporary tingling and numbness from stretching nerve branches.7 Sometimes the numbness is permanent. Sometimes the permanent numbness is painful or annoying. There is also a small risk of infection, which is usually easily treated with antibiotic pills, but occasionally another surgery is needed. Severe infections are rare. Questions? × Help Heeft u hulp nodig bij het invullen van de keuzehulp? Of heeft u vragen over de keuzehulp? Bekijk hier het overzicht van veel gestelde vragen of neem contact op met het CZ Zorgteam: 013 594 9110. Notes × Notes Previous Next
