bone, joint, and muscle disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A splint Treatment of underlying disorders Sometimes injections of a corticosteroid Sometimes surgery Avoiding positions that overextend the wrist or put extra pressure on the median nerve and adjusting the angle of a computer keyboard sometimes provide some relief. Wearing wrist splints that hold the hand in a neutral position (especially at night) and taking mild pain relievers often help. Wrist splints can help reduce the pain caused by carpal tunnel syndrome because they keep the hand in a neutral position. Treating underlying disorders (such as Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) or an Injections of a Corticosteroids into the carpal tunnel occasionally bring long-lasting relief. If pain or numbness is severe or if the muscle atrophies or weakens, surgery is the best way to relieve pressure on the median nerve. A surgeon can cut away the bands of fibrous tissue that place pressure on the nerve. 