Carpal tunnel surgery
Novice
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 15
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From: central Oregon
I have had both done, 8 years ago on my right (right handed) 6 years ago on my left. Well worth it and only about a week off work and after a month your good to go back to normal, riding and lifting that beer mug. Nursing a rotator cuff now... that's a whole other story..
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 40
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From: Western Maryland
I couldn't ride more than 30 minutes without stopping to get feeling back in my hands. Had the surgeries about a year apart. Second one 'bout a year ago. 3-4 weeks before you can ride. Good as new now.
Had a little problem getting the strength back in my hands after surgery. Doc said get a squeeze ball and use several times a day. It worked.
Had a little problem getting the strength back in my hands after surgery. Doc said get a squeeze ball and use several times a day. It worked.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,268
Likes: 47
From: Tokyo
Whats the symptoms for this, I have trouble with a very sore middle finger on my right hand and have had elbow troubles.
Sometimes i wake up in the mornings and my right hand middle finger is stiff and sore and i cannot move it for a little while, is this carpal tunnel syndrome?
Sometimes i wake up in the mornings and my right hand middle finger is stiff and sore and i cannot move it for a little while, is this carpal tunnel syndrome?
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 4,741
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From: Indian Land, SC
Whats the symptoms for this, I have trouble with a very sore middle finger on my right hand and have had elbow troubles.
Sometimes i wake up in the mornings and my right hand middle finger is stiff and sore and i cannot move it for a little while, is this carpal tunnel syndrome?
Sometimes i wake up in the mornings and my right hand middle finger is stiff and sore and i cannot move it for a little while, is this carpal tunnel syndrome?
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 163
Likes: 1
From: Pollock Pines, Ca
Had my right hand done 1 month ago, rode about 100 miles last weekend no problem. Having the other hand done next month. Make sure you get the Endoscopic surgery, they split your palm open the other way and it takes longer to heal. I wore the braces on my wrists at night and that helped to keep the fingers from going numb but glad I had it fixed.
Novice
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Chicago
Had my LH done 4 years ago, healed up in a matter of days. Fixed on a Thursday, back at work, wrapped up, on Monday. Good as new! I do plan on the RH, as for now, I get the same numbness after riding a few minutes. No trepidation, just go do it.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 925
Likes: 56
From: Memphis, TN via NoVA
Had mine done 4 years ago. Back riding after a month. Should've done it moths earlier, but didn't want to sacrifice prime time in riding season.
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Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Lapeer , Mich
interesting reading , wearing a brace on my left hand while at home to midigate any more damage , hand goes numm on ride but lucky it is my left hand and can rest it but I see surgery in my future , glad to hear it comes out so well
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 326
Likes: 5
From: N.E. Ohio
Yeah, me too. That was one reason (of many) I bought the Ultra. I use the cruise control a lot when on the hwy. Greatly alleviated my symptoms. When the left hand starts bothering me I either ease up on the handlebar grip or shake my arm to restore circulation. I generally only have symptoms while riding (also when using a mouse for awhile.) My job requires great hand strength, I could'nt afford to take off for a months recovery time.