Corpal tunnel surgery - who would do it?

I just had a orthopedic surgen assume, recommend and schedule surgery for me. There was no discussion of the surgery or the pros or cons.

I have neuropathy in my hands and feet and it was found lately that my high blood pressure medicine was the cause. I stoped that plus vit. b12 injections seems to helping the nerves.

Stiffness in my hand is almost gone, a lot of the burning and other crazy feelings are also gone, but the very tips of the fingers are slightly numb. Have no wrist pain uless I do heavy physical labor.

I have searched and found many web pages that give percentages of success of this surgery and it doesn't look good. I think the 70% failure rate stinks, plus the probable repeat surgery in 2+ years(?). Hey men, how about the result of weakened hands and wrists?

My wife, the office worker, has had workers through the years that have had the surgery. She can not remember ever hearing anyone not praise the surgery.

So, whatz up? Is this a peocedire a rational person woould do?

Please give your opinions.

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