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That pain and tingling in your hands and wrists isn't normal — and it isn't something you have to deal with for the rest of your life. You may have carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition that affects up to 6% of the population, according to American Family Physician. Classic symptoms include numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your thumb and fingers, though you might also feel it in your forearm and shoulder.
It can range from a nuisance to a debilitating condition that gets in the way of everyday life. That was the case for Lael Barker until she visited Elite Carpal Tunnel.
Lael Barker's story
After several years of suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, Lael Barker didn't address it until the pain and numbness were significantly impacting daily activities.
"I was desperate to find a solution," Barker said. "Unfortunately the 'marketplace' insurance I have doesn't cover much of anything, so finding an affordable solution was necessary. Then I saw an advertisement for Elite Carpal Tunnel."
Barker was able to get in to see Dr. Travis Peterson quickly. He examined her wrists, explained everything in great detail and answered all of Barker's questions. Instead of having to wait several weeks to months for results, she scheduled surgery for the following week. The Elite Carpal Tunnel "team was super friendly and made sure I was as comfortable as possible," Barker said.
As for the surgery itself, the experience was positive.
"The procedure was smooth and as painless as possible," Barker said. "It was sore for the first couple days, but I was back doing most of my normal activities within a few days of the procedure."
Two weeks later, she says the numbness and pain she was experiencing is totally gone and has been since shortly after the procedure. Of her mild residual pain Barker said, "that's expected, it's tolerable and getting better."
Pleased with the results, Barker strongly endorses Peterson and his Elite Carpal Tunnel team.
"I have already recommended Elite Carpal Tunnel to my boss and would encourage anyone to make an appointment with them," she said.
"While every patient scenario has unique features, because of our approach, Lael's positive experience is really quite typical of our patients at Elite Carpal Tunnel," Dr. Peterson explained. "We are driven to exceed patient expectations, and our patients notice and appreciate that."
Do you have carpal tunnel syndrome?
If you're wondering if you might have carpal tunnel syndrome, you can get more information by taking the Elite Carpal Tunnel Quiz or by visiting their website.
Significant cost advantages
The Elite Carpal Tunnel process can save a lot of time — and a lot of money. They offer two options for payment including insurance-pay and self-pay options for carpal tunnel care as well as care for several other hand problems. Self-pay pricing is often less than insurance-pay pricing. Several news outlets have reported on the often large disparity between self-pay and insurance pay prices. NPR highlighted this in their August 2022 article entitled, "An $18,000 biopsy? Paying cash might have been cheaper than using her insurance." Elite Carpal Tunnel works with most medical insurance companies though many patients prefer the Elite self-pay model as it offers transparent, flat-fee pricing and removes barriers between patients and physicians. In many cases, Elite's self-pay prices cost less than using insurance.
Excellent, convenient medical care
Thankfully, you don't have to sacrifice quality or experience for more convenient care. While the healthcare delivery model Elite Carpal Tunnel has developed is new, the techniques are tried and true. Peterson has been practicing for over 10 years and has performed thousands of carpal tunnel release surgeries.
As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty certification in hand surgery, Peterson is also qualified and able to evaluate and treat patients for several other hand problems like trigger finger, cubital tunnel, and ganglion cysts. (For a list of these conditions, visit the Elite Carpal Tunnel website.)
Faster recovery
Navigating the healthcare system while suffering can be slow, daunting, and frustrating. But when dealing with persistent pain, you don't have time to jump through several medical hoops to get the care you need. Elite Carpal Tunnel's efficient care model streamlines the treatment process so you can get relief in a week or less instead of waiting for months.
Make an appointment today
Visit the Elite Carpal Tunnel website to book online or call 801-997-5770. Elite Carpal Tunnel accepts most insurance, offers excellent self-pay prices, and it only takes a few seconds to book an appointment.
