Guided carpal tunnel injection
US-guided corticosteroid injection into the carpal tunnel for carpal tunnel syndrome.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
Moderate carpal tunnel syndrome, as complement/alternative to surgery.
Procedure
US-guided precise injection avoiding median nerve. Duration: 5-10 minutes.
Risks
Median nerve injury (minimized by guidance), infection, tendon rupture.
Recovery
Effect in days. May delay/avoid surgery.
Practical information
Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
2 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay
Dr Alexandre NéROT
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Chambéry