Menglembu Factory Worker Avoids Wrist Surgery With 6 Weeks of Physio
45-year-old assembly line worker from Menglembu, Ipoh. 12 years of repetitive hand work on electronics assembly line.
Clinical Context
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Patient Profile
45-year-old assembly line worker from Menglembu, Ipoh. 12 years of repetitive hand work on electronics assembly line.
The Problem
Severe carpal tunnel syndrome - numbness in both hands waking her at 3am nightly. Dropping tools at work. Grip strength reduced 40%. Surgeon recommended bilateral carpal tunnel release surgery (RM6,000 total). Would require 6 weeks off work - could not afford the lost income.
The Treatment
Night splinting started immediately - both wrists. Nerve gliding exercises twice daily. Manual therapy to forearm muscles weekly. Workplace ergonomic assessment led to assembly station height adjustment and tool handle modifications.
The Outcome
Night numbness resolved by week 3. Full grip strength returned by week 6. No work days missed - continued working throughout treatment with modified duties. Surgery cancelled. Total physio cost: RM900. Saved: RM6,000 surgery + RM4,000 lost wages.
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