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6 to 8 weeksweeks before return to work
After open surgery on the dominant hand, a person whose work involves repeated actions such as typing may return to work in 6 to 8 weeks, according to Kaiser Permanente.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“If you had open surgery on your dominant hand and you do repeated actions at work, you may be able to go back to work in 6 to 8 weeks.”
Carpal Tunnel Release: What to Expect at Home, Kaiser Permanente, n.d., Returning to work.
Open the original- What it measures
- Kaiser lists typing and assembly-line work as repeated motions. Endoscopic surgery may allow a faster return.
- What it does not show
- The page gives a range, not a rule, and the employer or surgeon decides when a person can return.