How often do carpal tunnel sxs return and how soon?

Question

I had bilateral CTS since I was 18 (that's when I first had sxs and my Dr. dad dx it). It got worse over the yrs and after shots, splints and pills; I finally had surgery on both wrists less than a yr ago. (1 hand in Sept. and 1 in January). The last few days I have had painful tingling in the fingers of one hand and have had numbness coming on for a few weeks. I was just so used to it that I didn't realize it was coming back right away. Now I can hardly stand it or get rid of it even by dangling and twisting my arm. I know from answers that it does come back but I want to know the percentages...how often, how soon, what can be done and have you personally experienced such a return?

Answer 1

After surgery the carpal tunnel syndrome may recur but it is rare.

It depends on the competence of the surgery and the avoidance of risk factors. You can read more details at the following sites

I am a medical doctor.

Answer 2

I have also had surgery on both hands for carpal tunnel and occasionally have problems, especially in cold weather when my hands get cold, they ache.  I believe that most everyone who has surgery for CTS possibly has some sort of problems later but don't believe a physician or anyone can be certain about a recurrence and when.  Good luck.