Baptist Health Orthopedic Care Now Offering Minimally Invasive Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Boca Raton, FL – October 1, 2024 - Michael Cohn, M.D., an orthopedic hand surgeon with Baptist Health Orthopedic Care, is now offering the most advanced, minimally invasive surgery to treat carpal tunnel syndrome that uses live ultrasound visualization and a sophisticated single-use device. Dr. Cohn is the first hand surgeon in Boca Raton performing this innovative procedure.
The procedure known as “carpal tunnel release” is done in minutes using only local anesthesia and does not require stitches. The procedure has been shown to decrease patients’ pain and reduce their recovery time significantly, compared with the standard open and endoscopic carpal tunnel release.
“Unlike traditional surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome, this minimally invasive approach involves a very small incision and less disruption to the surrounding tissue allowing patients to return to their daily activities much sooner”, said Dr. Cohn. “With the latest tools and technology at our hospital, we are proud to offer this innovative procedure to our community and improve outcomes and recovery experiences.”
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and forearm. It involves one of the major nerves in the hand — the median nerve — which becomes squeezed or compressed as it travels through the wrist. According to the American Medical Association, an estimated 10 million Americans suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome.
By most accounts, rates of carpal tunnel syndrome are on the increase. Repeating the same hand and wrist motions or activities over a prolonged period can amount to a top risk factor. Excessive smartphone use has been associated with an increased risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome, according to studies funded by the National Institutes of Health. The studies do not prove that smartphone use directly causes carpal tunnel syndrome. However, repetitive motions such as scrolling, swiping, and tapping can lead to wrist and hand pain that can contribute to the condition.
For more information call 833-556-6764 or go to our website at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care.
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Baptist Health is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 27,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned institutes specializing in cancer care, brain and spine care, heart and vascular care and orthopedic care. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and The Baptist Health PineApp, a virtual health platform. Baptist Health South Florida is an academic and clinical affiliate of Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida by U.S. News and World Report. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/Newsroom and connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.