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How Long Does Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery Take?

WRITTEN BY ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALIST DR. LORRAINE STERN & MODERN ORTHOPAEDICS OF NEW JERSEY

Quick Answer: 10-20 Minutes

MythCarpal Tunnel Release Surgery it is a longer surgery that requires patients to go under general anesthesia. This is incorrect! At Modern Orthopaedics of New Jersey, we perform carpal tunnel release surgery with local anesthesia, meaning the patient is awake, and usually takes anywhere from 10-20 minutes.

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