Boyd Tinsley Recovering From Carpal Tunnel Surgery

Last month Dave Matthews Band violinist told fans on Twitter he had developed arthritis in his right hand from years of rapid bow strokes. Apparently he’s now been diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and underwent surgery last week to treat the condition.

Tinsley once again took to Twitter to keep fans posted on his health. Boyd says his hand is already back to normal just three days after the surgery. He expects to be fine for the start of DMB’s summer tour on Friday, though warns “You will see me sometimes wearing a splint or ace bandage. This is only a precaution while the incision heals.” The violinist also tweeted a note of thanks to the team at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, who took care of him last week.

I found out that I have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome a week ago. I had surgery three days ago and my hand is already back to normal.

— Boyd Tinsley (@bt_dmb) May 12, 2014

You will see me sometimes wearing a splint or ace bandage. This is only a precaution while the incision heals.

— Boyd Tinsley (@bt_dmb) May 12, 2014

I want to thank all the doctors and staff at Martha Jefferson Hospital who took care of me last week. Thank you. #MuchLoVE

— Boyd Tinsley (@bt_dmb) May 12, 2014

Tinsley’s hand issues were noticeable earlier this year when he dropped his bow a number of times during his guest appearance with Phil Lesh & Friends at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY and during DMB’s tour of Australia.

[via DMBNews]