I had carpal tunnel surgery a couple of years ago on my right wrist and it went great. Will probably have the left done when it gets to bothering me too bad. My hand would go to sleep at night and would wake me hurting. I couldn't brush my teeth or hold my hand up without it going to sleep. I had surgery on a Tues and was back to work on Fri. and had only an inch incision. I haven't had anymore problems with numbness or pain and no more waking me up at night.