04/22/2026
Let's clear up some common myths about carpal tunnel surgery:
❌ MYTH: You need to be put under general anesthesia.
✅ FACT: The Guo Technique uses local anesthesia only. You're awake the whole time.
❌ MYTH: Recovery takes weeks.
✅ FACT: Most office workers return to work the next day. Even manual workers are typically back within 1–2 weeks.
❌ MYTH: You'll have a visible scar on your palm.
✅ FACT: The Guo Technique uses two needle punctures. No incision. No scar.
❌ MYTH: Carpal tunnel always comes back after surgery.
✅ FACT: Clinical studies show zero recurrence of symptoms at 2 years with TCTR.
❌ MYTH: Surgery is your only option.
✅ FACT: The Guo Technique isn't traditional surgery — it's an in-office procedure done in under 15 minutes.
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