“How long is the recovery after a carpal tunnel release?”

I can’t speak for everyone but many patients that I take care of who have sedentary lifestyles or activities at work. Will go back to work within a few days.

A lot of these factors are who you are, and what you do. I like people to start using their hand right away for sedentary and lighten things, but there are those who have heavy jobs.
Who may be able to do everything for themselves but when it comes to worse, I need a little extra time it can be a few weeks or
Even 4-5
weeks depending upon the work environment

Different physicians have different rehab protocols. I have my patients move their fingers and wrist immediately after surgery, but limit them to 5 lbs max lift, grip, push or pull with the surgical hand for 3 weeks and then start increasing activity as tolerated over the next several weeks until they are back to full activity. Usually about 6 weeks. It takes about 12 weeks to get all your strength back.

You will be using your hand for light tasks and activities of daily life right away. More strenuous activity or gripping/weight bearing will take a few weeks typically.

Hi - it depends if you are having open versus endoscopic carpal tunnel release. Recovery is somewhat quicker after endoscopic release. However, although recovery varies depending upon the patient, it is usually pretty quick after carpal tunnel release. Most often, you can use the hand and fingers right after the surgery and in most cases, you can start washing the hand within 3-4 days. Complete recovery can take 4-6 weeks, but usually after 1 week you can do most daily activities. I would suggest that you discuss this with your surgeon before your procedure.