Bon Secours is now offering patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) a new, high-tech treatment option that is minimally invasive.
The low profile UltraGuideCTR™ utilizes technology developed by physicians at the Mayo Clinic. It is designed to perform carpal tunnel release (CTR) through a single incision while protecting sensitive anatomy when releasing the transverse carpal ligament (TCL). Drs. Megan Friend and Fiesky Nunez at Bon Secours Piedmont Orthopedics are the only trained surgeons in South Carolina to offer the new treatment option.
“This is an exciting option for patients who suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome but have hesitated to seek treatment due to the intimidation of surgery, long recovery time or costs associated with current treatment options,” Dr. Nunez said.
Traditional CTR procedures can remedy the condition but may result in large and sometimes painful scars, ongoing palmar pain and a long road to recovery. This new technology allows the physician to perform CTR through a small incision, which can typically be closed with an adhesive strip or bandage instead of sutures. The procedure can also be performed in an outpatient setting utilizing local anesthesia and has been associated with reduced pain and rapid recovery. Most patients return to normal activity in three to six days.
“Carpal tunnel syndrome can be debilitating if left untreated,” Dr. Friend said. “At Bon Secours, we are committed to providing the best possible care for our patients. UltraGuideCTR™ allows us to perform CTR with ultrasound guidance, which is less invasive and promotes a rapid recovery so patients can get back to their jobs and lives faster.”
Carpal tunnel syndrome affects more than 12 million Americans and results in 650,000 surgeries every year. As the only trained surgeons to offer this treatment in the Palmetto State, Drs. Friend and Nunez have treated carpal tunnel patients from as far away as Charleston, Charlotte and Tennessee. If you’d like to learn more about the treatment, call Bon Secours Piedmont Orthopedics at 864-234-7654.
The low profile UltraGuideCTR™ utilizes technology developed by physicians at the Mayo Clinic. It is designed to perform carpal tunnel release (CTR) through a single incision while protecting sensitive anatomy when releasing the transverse carpal ligament (TCL). Drs. Megan Friend and Fiesky Nunez at Bon Secours Piedmont Orthopedics are the only trained surgeons in South Carolina to offer the new treatment option.
“This is an exciting option for patients who suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome but have hesitated to seek treatment due to the intimidation of surgery, long recovery time or costs associated with current treatment options,” Dr. Nunez said.
Traditional CTR procedures can remedy the condition but may result in large and sometimes painful scars, ongoing palmar pain and a long road to recovery. This new technology allows the physician to perform CTR through a small incision, which can typically be closed with an adhesive strip or bandage instead of sutures. The procedure can also be performed in an outpatient setting utilizing local anesthesia and has been associated with reduced pain and rapid recovery. Most patients return to normal activity in three to six days.
“Carpal tunnel syndrome can be debilitating if left untreated,” Dr. Friend said. “At Bon Secours, we are committed to providing the best possible care for our patients. UltraGuideCTR™ allows us to perform CTR with ultrasound guidance, which is less invasive and promotes a rapid recovery so patients can get back to their jobs and lives faster.”
Carpal tunnel syndrome affects more than 12 million Americans and results in 650,000 surgeries every year. As the only trained surgeons to offer this treatment in the Palmetto State, Drs. Friend and Nunez have treated carpal tunnel patients from as far away as Charleston, Charlotte and Tennessee. If you’d like to learn more about the treatment, call Bon Secours Piedmont Orthopedics at 864-234-7654.