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How long does it take to recover from carpal tunnel surgery?

Recovery from carpal tunnel surgery takes at least one month. After your surgery, your wrist needs to be in a splint for 1 to 2 weeks. Once the splint is removed, you can work with a physical therapist to strengthen the muscles in your hand and wrist the right way to avoid recurrence of symptoms. 

Full recovery from carpal tunnel surgery is when you no longer have pain gripping or moving your fingers. This can take up to 12 weeks for some patients.

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