Buffalo Orthopedic Practice Honored by Sonex Health as First Center of Excellence for Carpal Tunnel Release with Ultrasound Guidance
Dr. Paul Paterson’s orthopedic surgery practice at the Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Ambulatory Care Center, Buffalo, has been selected by Sonex Health, Inc. as the first Center of Excellence for carpal tunnel release using the SX-One MicroKnife® and real-time ultrasound guidance.
Dr. Paterson has performed more than a thousand of these procedures since March 2017. The procedure is done in the clinic or a procedure room with local anesthesia. A small incision is made in the wrist, which is usually closed with adhesive strips or a bandage. “A lot of patients have heard of the trials and tribulations of their family and friends having carpal tunnel procedures and being sore for a long time, so they haven’t sought help,” said Dr. Paterson. “Our patients find it incredible that we can do this procedure in minutes and get them back to work in a few days.”
“Dr. Paterson’s practice at the ECMC Ambulatory Care Center is the first clinic in the country we’ve selected as a Center of Excellence,” said Dr. Jay Smith, Chief Medical Officer at Sonex Health. “Our decision was based on Dr. Paterson’s demonstrated expertise in carpal tunnel release using the SX-One MicroKnife and ultrasound guidance, the achievement of outstanding patient outcomes, and his commitment to improving the patient experience.”
“This commitment includes tracking surgical outcomes and conducting regular community education for people with carpal tunnel syndrome,” Dr. Smith added. Those interested in attending an education seminar can register on Dr. Paterson’s website at http://www.gppconline.com/paul-paterson-md.
An estimated 12 million adults in the United States suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a nerve disorder that causes numbness, tingling, and pain in the hands and fingers. Left untreated, CTS can cause long-term damage and debilitation. It has been estimated that more than 6 million of these patients have failed conservative treatment and been recommended for carpal tunnel release surgery, yet only 650,000 procedures are performed each year. The most common reasons for declining CTR surgery are fear of the surgery and concerns about the recovery time1,2 . Providing a solution that can address these concerns will help to close the treatment gap and improve patient’s quality of life.