Are you troubled by finger numbness, wrist pain, or dropping objects from your hand? This could be carpal tunnel syndrome – a common problem especially in women, manual workers, and people working with computers.
At Chirkoz Polyclinic Bratislava, we offer rapid diagnosis and modern surgical treatment of this condition. Carpal tunnel surgery with us is performed on an outpatient basis, without the need for hospitalization, under local anesthesia and takes approximately 30 minutes.
Carpal tunnel symptoms
- Tingling and numbness of fingers (especially at night)
- Pain in the wrist and forearm
- Hand weakness, difficulty holding objects
- Stiffness and swelling of fingers
Diagnosis and treatment
Based on neurological examination and EMG test, we will recommend the most suitable approach – from vitamin therapy to surgical nerve release, which permanently solves the cause of the problem.
Postoperative care
- Hand exercises from the 2nd day after surgery
- Bandage: 2 weeks
- Stitches are removed after 14 days
- Normal activities: possible from the 3rd week
- Full load: only after 2–3 months
- Sensitive scar is reduced by regular massage
- Hand is in a sling for the first 2 weeks
Why choose Chirkoz Polyclinic?
- Experienced surgical team
- Short appointment times
- Modern equipment
- Individual approach to each patient
- Care even after surgery