Peripheral nerve surgery at Dr. Zuhair Abu Salma’s clinic
Your doctor reviews your nerve study findings, examines the affected limb, and explains your options.
Common reasons patients come in
These are examples of nerve problems seen at the clinic:
What the visit usually looks like
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Before the visit
Your doctor reviews your nerve studies and reports in advance, so the consultation focuses on examination and discussion.
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Clinical examination and nerve study review
Your doctor examines the affected limb, reviews the nerve study results, and explains what the findings suggest. The review depends on what is found — not every nerve symptom needs surgery.
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Discuss the next step
The plan may include splinting, physiotherapy, medication, a targeted injection, a follow-up, or a discussion of a procedure. You leave with a clear summary.
What to prepare
Bringing the following helps the review:
- Recent EMG/NCV nerve study report if you have one
- A short timeline of when the numbness, pain, or weakness started
- A list of activities or work that makes the symptoms worse
- A list of current medications and any previous treatment (splints, injections, surgery)
- For nerve injuries: details of the injury (when, how) and any prior repair
- Sudden loss of hand or foot strength, especially after a cut, fall, or stretch injury
- Progressive weakness or rapidly spreading numbness in a limb
- Severe pain with skin color or temperature change in the affected limb
Common questions from patients
Does carpal tunnel always need surgery?
No. Initial care often includes night splints, activity changes, and sometimes a corticosteroid injection. Surgery is taken into consideration when these measures do not bring enough relief, when nerve studies show significant compression, or when there is muscle weakness.
How long is recovery after nerve surgery?
Recovery depends on the procedure and on the nerve. For a carpal tunnel release, most patients use the hand for light activities within days and return to heavier work over several weeks. The visit discusses the specific recovery for your case.
Will the numbness go away after surgery?
Nerve recovery is gradual. Some symptoms improve quickly, while long-standing numbness can take months to improve and may not fully reverse. The visit explains what to expect for your specific case based on how long symptoms have been present and the nerve study findings.
Do I need an EMG/NCV before the visit?
It is not necessary, but it is helpful. If your referring doctor has already arranged one, bring or send the report. If not, the clinic can arrange one and review the results at the visit.
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