Recovery in days, not weeks
Learn more about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome treatment options, including a minimally invasive technique called Carpal Tunnel Release with Ultrasound Guidance.
“Don’t put it off anymore, this is the way to go”
Every individual is unique, and experiences, risks, and outcomes may vary. This information is for general education purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice or for individual evaluation by a trained and licensed health care provider.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) affects an estimated 13 million people in the United States and the number is growing.1
Dr. Orrin Franko
The First Minimally-Invasive Carpal Tunnel Expert in the East Bay
Dr. Orrin Franko, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a specialty in complex hand and upper extremity surgery.
Dr. Franko completed his medical training at Harvard Medical School, graduating cum laude with honors. He then attended residency training in San Diego in Orthopedic Surgery followed by a hand and upper extremity fellowship with the esteemed Dr. Peter Stern in Cincinnati, OH.
Dr. Franko and his team are the first to offer carpal tunnel release with ultrasound guidance in the East Bay, reducing post-operative pain and allowing for rapid return to sports and activities.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm.
If you’ve experienced the pain, tingling, or weakness that can occur with CTS, you know how debilitating it can be, and how much it can affect your work and personal life. CTS likely won’t go away.
Common Symptoms of CTS:
- Numbness, tingling, burning, and pain in the thumb and index, middle, and ring fingers.
- Occasional shock-like sensations that radiate to the thumb and index, middle, and ring fingers.
- Pain or tingling that may travel up the forearm toward the shoulder.
- Weakness in the hand.
Get screened and connected with a healthcare provider to learn about your treatment options
Carpal tunnel release with real-time ultrasound guidance is a minimally invasive technique to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. Sign up for a free screening and to find out how you can learn more about this minimally invasive technique and if you can benefit.
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Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & Treatment Options
What are my treatment options?
Your condition may not improve unless you address it.
Non-Surgical or Conservative Treatment Options
Some people with mild symptoms of CTS find relief with directed home care programs. Unfortunately, the relief is often just temporary.
- In some cases, exercises, stretching, avoiding activities that cause symptoms, or wearing a wrist splint can provide some degree of relief.
- Medications or corticosteroid injections may also be recommended.
Surgical Treatment Options
More severe cases of CTS may be treated surgically through carpal tunnel release (CTR).
- Opening the transverse carpal ligament to relieve pressure on the median nerve, and reduce or eliminate pain, numbness and tingling.
- Surgery may require long recovery times, post-operative physical therapy, and permanent and sometimes painful scars.2
A Minimally Invasive Approach
Carpal tunnel release with ultrasound guidance may relieve the symptoms of CTS while minimizing pain and recovery time. Most patients can return to work and the activities they love in 3-6 days.3-7
Carpal Tunnel Release with Ultrasound Guidance:
Rapid Relief and Recovery
Utilizing a device called UltraGuideCTR, this minimally invasive technique is performed through a small incision using only local anesthesia.
30,000+
Procedures & counting...
Rapid Recovery
Most return to work and normal activity within 3-6 days3,5,6,8
Clinic
Performed in a procedure room or office setting8-10
No General Anesthesia
Uses only local anesthesia; you don't need to be asleep during the procedure3,6,8,9
Minimal Pain
1.6 average pain rating (out of 10)6-9
No Rx Needed
Most patients only require over-the-counter pain management5,6,9
Get back to the activities you love
- The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia, so you do not need to be asleep during the procedure.
- Performed in a procedure room or office setting. Small incision typically closed without sutures.
- Aspirin or Ibuprofen typically used for pain management and post-operative therapy typically not required.
- Carpal tunnel release is generally covered by commercial insurance and Medicare. Check with your insurance carrier and care provider, prior to any medical services, to verify your financial responsibility.
