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What is the best treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome?

18 doctors weighed in across 9 answers

Splint, NSAIDS: Carpal tunnel is usually treated with a splint and nsaids (i.e. Ibuprofen). You may need to make some modifications to work and recreational activities (frequent typing on a keyboard is commonly associated with carpal tunnel). Surgery to cut the ligament pressing on the nerve is also an option that is pretty successful.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Depends: If early in the course and diagnosed. It is best to use splints, perhaps some steroid injections and observation. If advanced and not help with splints and injections, then the next thing is a release (surgery). This is best treated by someone reputable in surgery for this. A hand surgeon, neurosurgeon or plastic surgeon would usually be consulted and do the surgery.

Answered 4/10/2021

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Splinting: This depends on how severe it is. If there is excessive pain and findings suggesting severe nerve involvement on emg, you may need surgery. Otherwise routine treatment consist of wearing a hand splint during the day (night if you can tolerate) and anti inflammatory meds. A carpal tunnel steroid injection may help as well. See a physiatrist.

Answered 4/10/2021

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Dr. F. Thomas Kaplan answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Night splint: Wearing a splint at night can be particularly helpful. Many people sleep with theirs wrists curled, which raises the pressure in the carpal tunnel. Imagine keeping your wrists bent for hours - this is what can happen when we sleep. Wearing a splint at night holding your wrist straight is often very helpful in early carpal tunnel. Once splint wear is not effective, the condition may require surgery.

Answered 4/5/2016

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It depends on the se: Mild carpal tunel can be well controlled with braces or a cortisone injectioo. As symptoms worsen surgery may be necessary.

Answered 8/13/2012

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Surgery: It seems that only mild cases of carpal tunnel syndrome get better without surgery. The main treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome without surgery is wearing a wrist brace at night. It is also important to make sure other medical problems such as diabetes and hypothyroidism are managed. If these strategies fail, then surgery fixes the problem.

Answered 4/11/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Treatment carpal: Treatment for carpal tunnel can range from conservative to surgical. Antiinflammatory medication, splints to start. Injections in the wrist. Nerve studies and posbily surgery. Carpal tunnel release can be done open or endoscopic. A hand surgeon can help. http://www.handctr.com/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-q-a.html.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Carpal tunnel: Treatment for carpal tunnel can range from conservative to surgical. Antiinflammatory medication, splints to start. Injections in the wrist. Nerve studies and at times surgery. Carpal tunnel release can be done open or endoscopic. A hand surgeon can help but the questions to ask are is there potential damage if i wait and can conservative treament work ., .

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Dupuytrens na: Needle aponeurotomy for dupuytren's disease patient handout http://www.Handctr.Com/needle-aponeurotomy-for-dupuytrens-disease-patient-handout.Html.

Answered 2/11/2013

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