Klarinet Archive - Posting 000144.txt from 2002/02

From: "George F Pickett" <gPickett@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Stiff Fingers and Carpel Tunnel Symdrome
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2002 20:43:08 -0500

Hi,
I am new to this list and this is the first time I've responded to any
message. I had Carpel Tunnel syndrome surgery on my right hand about 3
years ago. While I still have some symptoms left they are not anywhere near
as bad as they were. I was a production line worker which is what caused the
problem in the first place, I chose a new profession after the surgery which
is part of the reason the surgery was successful I am told. I play the
clarinet part time as a hobby so I don't know how successful it would have
been if I had been a full time musician. Anyway I would recommend the
surgery if your symptoms are frequent and severe. Hope this helps somewhat.

George Pickett
Santa Rosa, CA
gPickett@-----.net

----- Original Message -----
From: "James Lytthans" <lytthans@-----.net>
Subject: [kl] Stiff Fingers and Carpel Tunnel Symdrome

> I recently had minor surgery for a "Trigger Finger" condition on my
> right-hand middle finger. It would lock up at the darndest times. The
> procedure was very simple: a short needle with a serrated edge, used to
cut
> the sheath over the tendon. My recovery was quick and complete.
>
> Mid-May I'm having carpel tunnel syndrome surgery on the right hand. My
> surgeon, a well respected specialist in hand surgery, assures me that he
has
> done hundreds of this operation on musician's hands, with no problems. My
> left hand will be done at a later date. I'm a little worried, naturally.
> Any advice from those who've had the surgery?
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> Jim Lytthans
> Anaheim, CA
> http://home.earthlink.net/~lytthans/index.htm
> http://www.geocities.com/klarineter
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