ENDOSCOPIC CARPAL TUNNEL SURGERY
Dr Bodavula - 6363 373 9882
Welcome to the website for Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Saint Louis , Dr Ven Bodavula MD, FACS.
THis website is created to educate patients about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Which is one of the most common hand conditions .The goal is to provide resources to patients and help them understand the advantages of Endoscopic surgery with faster return to work .
If you or any relatives and friends have been advised carpal tunnel surgery - please call us for consultation regarding Endoscopic carpal tunnel Surgery
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition where the median nerve is compressed where it passes through a short tunnel at the wrist. The tunnel contains the tendons that bend the fingers and thumb as well as the nerve (see diagram). CTS commonly affects women in middle age but can occur at any age in either sex. CTS can occur with pregnancy, diabetes, thyroid problems, rheumatoid arthritis and other less common conditions, but most sufferers have none of these. CTS may be associated with swelling in the tunnel which may be caused by inflammation of the tendons, a fracture of the wrist, wrist arthritis and other less common conditions. In most cases, the cause is not identifiable.
Dr Bodavula is Board Certified and Fellowship trained in Hand surgery, with Extensive experience in performing Endoscopic Carpal and Cubital tunnel(ulnar nerve ) surgery in St Louis region .We Have four Office Locations for the convience of our patients .We are one of the busiest hand surgery practices in Saint Charles County, Saint Louis county and Lincoln and Pike County area. We are currently accepting new patients and accept most insurance plans.
Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Pain
Numbness
Tingling
Weak grip
Occasional clumsiness
Tendency to drop things
The numbness or tingling most often takes place in the thumb, index, middle and ring fingers. The symptoms usually are felt during the night but may also be noticed during daily activities such as driving or reading a newspaper. In bad cases, sensation and strength may be permanently lost.