Rose Keller: I've always been very physical with my animals. I play with them a lot.
Jennifer Matthews: But pain caused by carpal tunnel syndrome became a big problem for Rose and her dog, Lurch.
Rose Keller: He needs to get brushed every day. I couldn't even do that anymore and walking him, another struggle. I would massage him completely from head to toe and I couldn't do that anymore.
Jennifer Matthews: Rose didn't want to waste any time, so she went to Dr. Mark Cohen, who performs a less-invasive procedure for carpal tunnel.
Dr. Mark Cohen: We're simply opening up the corner of the tunnel. That simply decompresses the nerve and makes more room for the nerve as it travels through the hands.
Jennifer Matthews: Dr. Cohen uses special instruments to release the ligament, without having to cut open the entire palm and wrist like standard surgery requires. A smaller incision makes the procedure less invasive. It's also less painful and allows for a quicker recovery.
Dr. Mark Cohen: The whole thing from the beginning to the end is five to seven to ten minutes, it's less than -- and it's done as an outpatient. They come in and they go home.
Jennifer Matthews: And Dr. Cohen says it has up to a 98% success rate.
Dr. Mark Cohen: Quite frankly, the operation is relatively simple and easy and quick, and they don't have much pain.
Jennifer Matthews: That's good news for Rose.
Rose Keller: The pressure was off. What a remarkable feeling. It was exhilarating to be honest with you.
Jennifer Matthews: Lurch feels the benefits too.
Rose Keller: Just the look in his eyes and he is like Oh, don't stop! It makes him happy and it makes me happy. Thank you. I love you too.
Jennifer Matthews: This is Jennifer Matthews reporting.
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