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Hydrodissection is an effective treatment for various peripheral nerve entrapments, and it can provide significant relief for patients suffering from conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) and other nerve compressions. Common nerves treated with D5W injections include:

• Median Nerve at the Carpal Tunnel: One of the most frequently treated nerves, the median nerve can become compressed at the wrist, causing pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand. Hydrodissection offers a non-surgical solution to reduce pressure on the nerve and alleviate these symptoms.
• Peroneal Nerve at the Fibular Head (just below the knee): Compression of the peroneal nerve can lead to symptoms like foot drop or pain along the outer side of the knee. D5W injections can help reduce the pressure on this nerve and improve function.
• Ulnar Nerve at the Cubital Tunnel (elbow): When the ulnar nerve is compressed at the elbow, it can result in tingling, numbness, and weakness in the hand and fingers. Hydrodissection is used to gently release the compression, offering pain relief and improved mobility.
• Tibial Nerve at the Tarsal Tunnel (inner side of the ankle): Compression of the tibial nerve can cause pain or numbness in the foot. Hydrodissection around this nerve can alleviate pressure and help restore normal function.
• Other Peripheral Nerve Sites: In addition to the commonly treated nerves mentioned above, Hydrodissection can be applied to other peripheral nerve entrapments based on the patient’s symptoms and specific needs.

For more complex cases, spinal procedures like Transforaminal Epidural Injections (TFESI) and Caudal Epidural Steroid Injections (CESI) can also benefit from D5W injections. These procedures target nerve roots in the spine to reduce inflammation and relieve pain in conditions like herniated discs or spinal stenosis.

Hydrodissection provides a versatile and effective approach to treating nerve compression, whether at peripheral sites like the wrist and ankle or in spinal nerve roots.