An orthopedic doctor with specialization in diagnosing and treating orthopedic conditions is the most suited to consult for carpal tunnel syndrome surgery. They have expertise in managing and treating bones related issues through medicines, lifestyle modifications, and surgical procedures.

You can ask the following questions during consultation to get a better understanding of carpal tunnel-

• -Are there any complications of carpal tunnel surgery?
• -How long does it take to recover after carpal tunnel surgery?
• -What is the success rate of carpal tunnel surgery?
• -How to take care of yourself after carpal tunnel surgery?
• -Are there any home remedies to cure carpal tunnel syndrome?

After a thorough physical examination, an orthopedic doctor will recommend the following tests to provide better treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. Following are a few diagnostic tests that are commonly advised-

• -Electromyogram (EMG)
• -Nerve conduction test
• -X-rays
• -MRI

When choosing a surgeon for your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome surgery in Mumbai, it is important to consider some important factors, such as-

• -Experience and expertise of the surgeon
• -What specific orthopedic issues does the surgeon treat?
• -Does the surgeon specialize in performing modern orthopedic surgeries?
• -How many patients the surgeon has treated?

After MBBS, an orthopedic surgeon must have any of the following qualifications to specialize in diagnosing and treating bone and muscles related issues-

• -MS-Orthopedics
• -DNB- Orthopedics
• -Diploma in orthoptics
• -PG Diploma in Orthopedics – D. Ortho.
• -PDCC (Neuro & Ortho Anaesthesiology)
• -MCh- Orthopedics