What Does A Knot On Wrist After A Carpal Tunnel Surgery Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 20 Jan 2015

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Question : I had carpal tunnel surgery on my right wrist and now I have a knot in my wrist, Is this something to be worried about.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be ganglion or sheath rupture.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The small knot in the wrist after a surgery for carpal tunnel can be due to mild rupture of the sheath in the area or due to a ganglion formation. It is not much to worry about. Usually local steroid injection helps in proper recovery. It is best to give rest to your wrist till then. Doing a hot compress will help in reducing the pain if any.
I hope this answers your query.
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Wishing you good health.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (28 minutes later)

thank you for your advice. That makes me rest a little easier until I go back to my doctor.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you.
I am happy I could help.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar