Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery: Advanced Minimally Invasive Treatment in Durango, Colorado

Dr. Brian Butzen MD has been helping patients overcome carpal tunnel syndrome in Durango, Colorado since 2013. As a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and wrist conditions, Dr. Butzen brings over a decade of experience to endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery. His commitment to the Four Corners community extends throughout Durango, Farmington, New Mexico, Cortez, Colorado, and his satellite clinic in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Patients consistently appreciate Dr. Butzen's skilled approach to minimally invasive carpal tunnel surgery and his clear explanations of treatment options.

Diagram of endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery, showing the skin incision, transverse carpal ligament, the instrument for release, and the pertinent bones, vessels and nerves in the hand.

Last week, a computer programmer from Pagosa Springs came to see Dr. Butzen after months of waking up with numb hands. "I kept shaking my hands to get the feeling back," she explained during her appointment. "My boss noticed I was making more typing mistakes, and I was getting scared about my job." After examining her hands and confirming carpal tunnel syndrome, Dr. Butzen discussed endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery as her best treatment option. Her story reflects what many people in our tech-connected world experience when carpal tunnel syndrome affects their livelihood.