Carpal Tunnel Surgery vs Other Options: How the Decision Is Made
Short answer: Before carpal tunnel surgery, less invasive options are usually considered: a splint, injections and physical therapy first; surgery when they fail or there is a deficit. The final decision is made by the specialist based on your case.
Are there alternatives to carpal tunnel surgery? Sometimes there are.
Options
A splint, injections and physical therapy first; surgery when they fail or there is a deficit.
When surgery is preferred
When symptoms persist, there is risk, or conservative options fail. The specialist decides the indication; results vary from person to person.