Klarinet Archive - Posting 000343.txt from 1998/10

From: "Buckman, Nancy" <nebuckman@-----.us>
Subj: RE: [kl] Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 10:27:53 -0400

HI,

I had surgery for my carpal tunnel problems. I had both hands done at the
same time so I would not be inconvenienced for as long as if I had them done
consecutively. I have a half inch scar in the wrinkle between each wrist
and hand. My hands were in a soft cast for three days following surgery and
I was back to work in five days. It was three weeks before I began to play
again with the assist of a neck strap. After five weeks I was on my own
again. I did not require any physical therapy and have not had any trouble.
My surgeon was a hand specialist and has worked extensively with musicians,
which helped greatly. Check out your closest university hospital and they
should be able to refer you to someone who can help in a more constructive
way. Good luck.

Nancy

Nancy Buckman
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD USA
nebuckman@-----.us

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> From: Michal Balass[SMTP:mibst21+@-----.edu]
> Reply To: klarinet@-----.org
> Sent: 7. lokakuuta 1998 18:52
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Subject: [kl] Carpel Tunnel Syndrom
>
>
> I have been diagnosed with carpel tunnel about 10 months ago. I found it
> hard to play at times, but it really has not affected my playing until
> recently. Now, when I practice, I notice I can play only for about 10 -15
> minutes before my hand gets tired and numb. It has affected my playing
> greatly because I do not get as much playing time in an hour or so that I
> should. Does anyone have any ideas about what I should do? Btw, going to
> a doctor did not help, he just recommend that I should stop playing, and I
> do not see that as a option.
>
> Does anyone have other ideas??
>
> thanks
>
> Michal
>
>
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