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I've got a painful carpal boss on my left wrist and my specialist said the surgery may not be the best option so he recommended taping my wrist instead during sports activities. what tape/bandage should i use? how do i tape it? does it reallt work?

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What is a carpal boss?

Answered 11/6/2021

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