Hi Jessica,

I couldn”Ēt agree with you more!  Since you are interested in RSI and CTS, please take a look at both of our websites, you may find them interesting.

Wishing you well,

     Julie

-----Original Message-----
From: jessmdiehl [mailto:jessmdiehl@...]
Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2003 12:12 PM
To: repetitivestrain@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [repetitivestrain] Re: Surgery for CTS

Hello

My name is Jessica and I'm really interested in RSI and CTS.
Research has led me to studying ergonomics and the causes of these
conditions.  Most journals on ergonomics will tell you the surgery
does not work in 2/3 patients.  Surgeons are usually very 'gung-ho'
to perform operations on these conditions rather than help people
restructure their life ergonomically to prevent the pain. 
Per your question on swelling after the surgery, body-types and
chemistry always determine swelling and reactions.  She should
consult her physician or a physical therapist for tips on how to
relieve the pressure.
I'm surprised she was able to have the surgery twice.  Most of the
time there is no room left in the muscles and ligaments to cut it
once more. 
Best of luck
Jessica

--- In repetitivestrain@yahoogroups.com, "Dene Bebbington"
<d_bebbington@o...> wrote:
> Last November my girlfriend had surgery (in her left hand) for a
severe case
> of CTS. That operation wasn't successful because she continued to
suffer a
> lot of pain and pins/needles, and nerve tests showed only a minor
> improvement. Three days ago she had surgery again and the surgeon
said that
> the nerve was still compressed - which we suspected. We're hoping
that
> things will get better now, but she's been suffering a lot of
throbbing pain
> since the op. Is there anyone else who's encountered this, if so
how long
> did it take for the throbbing to ease off? I think she's worried
that the
> pain is a sign the op hasn't resolved the CTS, though I wonder if
it's just
> because the nerve has been compressed for so long.
>
> Any responses much appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dene