What is the best way to manage carpal tunnel syndrome?

Surgical/nonsurgical: if the symptoms are severe or there evidence of nerve injury on nerve conduction studies surgical treatment is usually advised. in mild to moderate symptoms non surgical approach is reasonable as splinting, steroid injection or oral steroids. Other options is hand physio therapy if non surgical options are not effective then surgery will be advisable to release the pressure on the nerves

Carpal tunnel: Treatment options for Carpal tunnel include no treatment or wrist splint, steroid injection, physiotherapy and if none of the above help then surgery . Treatment will depend on the severity of symptoms and affect on functions . Please consult with your doctor. http://patient.info/health/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-leaflet

Carpel tunnel: 1. splints at night to support the wrist 2. Ergonomic key boards at work 3. steroid injections may help 4. if nothing works then a surgery will be needed.

Varies: If it is mild, a splint can be worn at night. If it is severe, surgery can be required.