Carpal Tunnel Surgery in Princeton, NJ
Upper limb peripheral nerve surgery treats nerve compression, injury and dysfunction in the arm, forearm, wrist and hand. The goal is to restore sensation, motor function, grip strength and quality of life. At Princeton Rejuvenation Institute, board-certified surgeon Dr. Jamie R. Wisser, MD, FACS performs carpal tunnel release, nerve repair and more in Princeton, NJ. Book your consultation or explore hand and wrist surgery.
What Is Upper Limb Peripheral Nerve Surgery?
Compressed or injured nerves in the arm, forearm, wrist and hand can cause pain, weakness, numbness, tingling and loss of fine motor skills. Surgery can repair, release, reconstruct or graft nerves. Tendon, bone and soft-tissue problems are covered on our reconstructive hand and wrist surgery page.
Nerve Conditions We Treat in Princeton, NJ
- Carpal tunnel syndrome: median nerve compressed at the wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome: ulnar nerve compressed at the elbow
- Radial tunnel syndrome: radial nerve compressed in the forearm
- Peripheral nerve injuries from trauma, lacerations or crush injuries
- Brachial plexus injuries
- Nerve tumors, including neuromas and schwannomas
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Post-surgical nerve pain and neuromas
Carpal Tunnel Surgery and Other Nerve Techniques
- Decompression: relieves pressure on a compressed nerve, as in carpal or cubital tunnel release
- Nerve repair: sutures the divided ends of a cut nerve together
- Nerve grafting: uses a donor nerve to bridge a gap
- Neurolysis: frees a nerve from scar tissue
- Nerve transfer: reroutes a working nerve to restore priority motor or sensory function
Procedures may be performed at our accredited Reliant Surgical Center.
What Is Recovery Like After Carpal Tunnel Surgery?
Nerves regenerate at about 1 mm per day, so an injury near the shoulder may take a year or more to reach the hand.
- Carpal tunnel release: light activity within about one to two weeks
- Complex nerve reconstruction: splinting and intensive occupational rehabilitation over many months
Results vary by patient; see our patient resources.
Why Is Rehabilitation Important After Nerve Surgery?
Rehabilitation is as important as the surgery itself. Dr. Wisser works with Good Shepherd Penn Partners in East Windsor, whose specialists provide occupational rehabilitation, sensory re-education and motor rehabilitation tailored to your recovery.
When Should You See a Nerve Surgeon?
- Persistent numbness, tingling or pain in the hand or arm
- Weakness, a weaker grip or loss of fine motor skills
- Symptoms after an injury, laceration or previous surgery
Why Choose Our Princeton Nerve Surgery Specialists?
- Board-certified expertise. Dr. Wisser is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and among NY and NJ's top-rated plastic surgeons. Meet our doctors, including Matthew J. Lynch, MD.
- Coordinated recovery. An accredited surgical facility, Nurse Concierge home nursing, and local rehabilitation.
Read our testimonials or explore our body procedures. We serve Princeton, East Windsor, Cranbury, Hamilton, Trenton, Robbinsville and across NJ and NY.
Schedule Your Carpal Tunnel Consultation in Princeton, NJ
Call 609-448-9055 or request your consultation online. Our office is at 300 B Princeton Hightstown Road, Suite 101, East Windsor, NJ 08520; see our locations page.
