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How long do you have to wear the splints and take the anti-inflammatory, steroidal meds before surgery is suggested for cts/tendonitis?
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1 month: I usually have my patients give wrist splints a fare try of about a month before i send them to hand specialists for further treatment options.
Answered 7/20/2012
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4weeks about: Night splints work for people who wake up with numb hands steroof injection in carpal tunnelis other treat ment option.
Answered 3/2/2012
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