Contact Information
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Allergy Clinic Closed
YOUR JOURNEY
Consultation
When you arrive for your consultation, we start with your story in everyday language: how the numbness behaves at night, what you have dropped or fumbled, and whether your grip feels weaker than it used to. Our team listens, examines the hand and wrist in the office during that visit, and explains—in terms you can picture—what is happening at the carpal tunnel and what surgery can realistically improve. You will review what you have already tried, what the recovery window tends to look like for someone with your demands, and leave with a clear plan rather than a homework assignment to get examined somewhere else first.
The procedure
Carpal tunnel release is a careful widening of the space where the median nerve travels, so pressure is taken off the nerve and sensation and strength have room to return. Through a small incision at the wrist crease or a minimally invasive approach when appropriate, the dense ligament that contributes to the compression is addressed while protecting surrounding tendons and tissue. The surgery itself is focused and efficient; the emphasis is on precision, safety, and setting you up for a steady recovery rather than drama.
Recovery
Healing is a steady climb, not a single leap. Early on you can expect tenderness, a dressing or splint according to your instructions, and gentle guidance on how to use the hand without testing it too soon. Nerve sensations often change week to week—sometimes tingling before improvement—and we stay in touch with scheduled follow-ups so adjustments are easy. You will know what lifting and typing limits apply to your work, when therapy might help, and what signs should prompt a call to our team.
Restorative Precision
Dr. Potter approaches hand surgery with the same respect for tissue you would want for any delicate repair: careful protection of the nerve, tidy work through a limited incision, and closure that supports comfort as you heal. The goal is dependable decompression with as little unnecessary disruption as possible, so recovery feels predictable and your scar stays as discreet as your anatomy allows.
Clinical Indicators
This procedure is intended for patients whose symptoms and findings point to meaningful median nerve compression at the wrist—often numbness that wakes you, weakness that affects fine tasks, or pain that has persisted despite sensible rest, splinting, or injections when those were appropriate. If daily life is shrinking because your hand is not reliable, and non-operative care has taken you as far as it can, release is the well-established next step to protect the nerve and restore function.
Comprehensive Recovery & Refinement
Once healing allows, many patients like to soften incision line texture or lingering pinkness with gentle, office-based care. Our med spa team can discuss whether Morpheus8 or a light Laser PhotoFacial suits your timeline, or whether a calming Signature Facial or Ultra Hydrating Facial is the better first step. We will also point you to the medical-grade skincare carried in our Product Hub—so home care supports the result without guesswork from drugstore aisles.
Options & Innovation
