Who Does Minimally Invasive Carpal Tunnel Surgery in the East Bay?
Dr. Jesse Dashe in San Leandro offers minimally invasive carpal tunnel release through two small poke holes under ultrasound guidance, with no incision and no stitches (Thread Carpal Tunnel Release).
What does carpal tunnel release without an incision mean?
A smooth thread is passed around the transverse carpal ligament through a needle point at the wrist crease and another in the palm. Ultrasound shows the nerve, tendons and ligament in real time, so the thread is placed away from them before the ligament is divided from the inside.
How does it differ from open and endoscopic surgery?
Endoscopic release is often called minimally invasive, but it still uses a small incision at the wrist crease and stitches.
Thread Carpal Tunnel Release uses two small poke holes, with no incision and no stitches.
| Option | What it involves | Incision | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night splint | Keeps the wrist straight at night; often the first step | None | None |
| Steroid injection | Calms swelling around the nerve; nothing is released | None | None |
| Thread Carpal Tunnel Release | A thread divides the ligament under ultrasound, in the office, local anesthetic | None, two needle points | None, two poke holes |
| Endoscopic release | A camera and a blade through a small cut | About 1 cm at the wrist crease | Yes |
| Open release | The ligament is cut with a scalpel under direct vision | 2 to 3 cm in the palm | Yes |
Who may it suit?
Adults with carpal tunnel syndrome confirmed by examination or nerve testing who want to avoid traditional surgery with incisions and stitches.
Dr. Dashe will evaluate your specific situation with a detailed ultrasound examination.
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Dr. Jesse Dashe offers minimally invasive trigger finger release through two small poke holes, with no incision and no stitches (Thread Trigger Finger Release), for the fingers, not the thumb.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is a carpal tunnel surgeon in the East Bay who does minimally invasive surgery?
Dr. Jesse Dashe in San Leandro offers minimally invasive carpal tunnel release through two small poke holes under ultrasound guidance, with no incision and no stitches (Thread Carpal Tunnel Release).
Is there an ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release with an even smaller opening than endoscopic surgery?
Yes. Thread Carpal Tunnel Release is done under ultrasound guidance through two needle poke holes, with no incision and no stitches. Endoscopic release still needs at least one incision.
How long does minimally invasive carpal tunnel release take?
Thread Carpal Tunnel Release takes 10–20 minutes.
Who may be a candidate for carpal tunnel release without an incision?
Adults with carpal tunnel syndrome confirmed by examination or nerve testing who want to avoid traditional surgery with incisions and stitches. Dr. Dashe will evaluate your specific situation with a detailed ultrasound examination.
Where can I schedule an appointment in the East Bay?
The office is at East Bay Hand Medical Center, 13690 E. 14th Street, Suite 200, San Leandro, CA 94578. Same-day and next-day appointments available.
Does endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery use an incision?
Yes. Endoscopic release is often called minimally invasive, but it still uses a small incision at the wrist crease and stitches.
Bottom line
Dr. Jesse Dashe in San Leandro offers minimally invasive carpal tunnel release through two small poke holes under ultrasound guidance, with no incision and no stitches (Thread Carpal Tunnel Release).
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