[p911dad]

I suffered from this condition for several years after a bunch of building projects. My right hand had a severe burning sensation and pain at night, and also numbness that was very annoying. A surgeon friend of mine did the procedure about 10 years ago, and after a short recuperation period, I was as good as new. He said that in my case the surgery was the only cure, as I had already tried the brace and all that. He basically opened up the tunnel a bit to relieve the irritation of the nerve. The pain, burning and numbness never reappeared. I have a small scar that he matched up with my lifeline, you have to really look for it to see it.