Can the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome be prevented?
While surgery and conservative measures have both proven to be fairly effective in treating CTS, there is no better substitute than taking all of the necessary steps to help prevent this painful and debilitating syndrome from occurring. There are several steps one could take decrease the probability of acquiring CTS; one of which is the use of specifically designed splints that maintain the wrist and hand in a proper position during work activities. One such splint that is very beneficial is the Carpal Mate. The Carpal Mate is a lightweight splint designed to maintain the wrist in a neutral position to avoid excess flexion and extension while preventing excess thumb and little finger opposition. Controlling these two motions will help avoid unnecessary pressure on the median nerve and prevent overuse of the wrist and finger flexor tendons thus reducing the risk of developing CTS. In addition to use of splints, one needs to pay careful attention to the way their workspace is arranged an
