In this episode of The OrthoZone, we sit down with upper extremity surgeon Dr. Jonathan Shearin for an in-depth conversation about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. We cover everything from diagnosis and symptoms to treatment options, surgical intervention, recovery, and more. Dr. Shearin shares valuable insights from his clinical experience and offers practical advice for patients navigating this common yet often misunderstood condition. Whether you’re dealing with carpal tunnel pain or just curious about hand health, this episode is packed with information you won’t want to miss.

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Time Stamps:

[00:00-] Intro, Dr. Shearin’s training, how he got into medicine 

[2:50-4:11] What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? and Diagnosis 

[4:22-5:45] Symptoms and Demographics 

[6:25-7:27] When to see a doctor 

[7:35-10:54] Treatment options

[11:10-12:32] Holistic treatment

[12:54-14:16] Carpal Tunnel surgery approaches 

[14:25-15:18] How the approaches differ

[15:18-15:52] When is surgery indicated

[16:04-17:48] Recovery

[17:56-19:35] Can Carpal Tunnel come back, Diet

[19:39-] Outro, next episode topic