A New Advancement in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery
Published on: 8/15/2026
According to experts, carpal tunnel syndrome seriously impacts daily life and work. When surgery is indicated, many patients hesitate due to the fear of pain, dietary and activity restrictions, or the hassle of wound care. However, the minimally invasive surgical method combined with biological tissue adhesive is an optimal solution, allowing patients to be discharged on the same day and quickly resume normal activities.
The true efficacy of a method is not only measured by medical indices, but is clearly reflected in the patient's quality of life. In severe stages, carpal tunnel syndrome causes constant pain and numbness, leading to exhaustion, muscle atrophy, and chronic insomnia.
Dr. Vu Anh examines a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome.
MSc. Dr. Do Vu Anh, an expert in orthopedics, traumatology, and sports medicine at Viet Duc University Hospital, vividly remembers the case of a female patient who was once exhausted from insomnia caused by a burning sensation in both hands. However, just two weeks post-surgery, she happily shared that she had regained deep, restful sleep.
In another case, a patient jokingly "complained" that ever since the surgery, she had been eating and sleeping so well that she gained several pounds, and now she had a headache figuring out how to... lose weight. These humble stories are the clearest proof: proper medical intervention has truly returned joy and a normal rhythm of life to the patients.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common occupational disease among laborers - a demographic that always considers treatment costs a major barrier. Many people hesitate to undergo endoscopic surgery despite its aesthetic advantages because the price is excessively high.
Normally, after surgery, patients are very worried about bathing restrictions and the risk of infection. Especially in a highly mobile area like the wrist, regular dressing changes are both troublesome and time-consuming for travel, causing great inconvenience for the elderly and young children.
With the philosophy that medicine must be accessible to the public, Dr. Vu Anh has completely solved this economic equation with the minimally invasive technique combined with biological glue application. This method provides dual effectiveness: a neat, safe, and well-pain-controlled incision at an extremely reasonable cost, making it easily accessible to the vast majority of workers.
According to MSc. Dr. Do Vu Anh, modern medicine is moving towards optimizing the recovery experience for patients. Every step, from psychological preparation and pain control to postoperative care, is carefully calculated to minimize the length of hospital stay.
Dr. Vu Anh performs surgery on a patient.
According to Dr. Vu Anh, biological glue only exerts its maximum effectiveness when combined with a minimally invasive surgical technique. Because the glue layer covers and seals the wound instead of gauze bandages, with a small incision and minimized tissue trauma to prevent fluid accumulation. This combination helps the wound heal quickly and virtually eliminates the risk of bacterial infection.
Thanks to this method, the 3-day hospital stay is radically shortened. Patients only need a minor procedure under local anesthesia and can be discharged on the same day. The scar is small, blending into the natural skin creases like a palm line. Back home, patients can comfortably perform personal daily activities (such as holding chopsticks to eat) without any sensation of hindrance or heaviness post-surgery.
Although modern medicine has made remarkable advances, Dr. Vu Anh still emphasizes the principle of prevention over cure. People should not endure the condition until they experience loss of sensation, muscle atrophy, or multi-nerve damage, as the chances of recovery at this stage are very low.
In fact, in the early stages, the disease can be completely controlled with conservative treatment. Surgery is only the last resort when the disease progresses severely and no longer responds to medication.
Particularly, as soon as there are signs of hand numbness, instead of self-seeking unverified remedies, patients should immediately visit orthopedic or neurological departments to receive an accurate diagnosis and treatment protocol.
Source: Health & Life
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