Splint used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome

introduction

A Carpal tunnel syndrome causes in most people easy or moderate discomfort, the not permanent exist but come and go. In such cases it can be useful to have a Wrist splint to wear and avoid certain burdens.

Are the complaints only light, can for some weeks a splint can be worn, whereby the wrist kept calm is and is spared. The splint holds the wrist in a middle position so that the wrist do not kink can.

Instead of a wrist splint, a Support bandage be worn.

Within less weeks wearing a splint can provide relief for carpal tunnel syndrome. However, the rails help often only temporarilyas this does not eliminate the cause of the carpal tunnel syndrome and the symptoms return after a while.

Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome

A Carpal tunnel syndrome usually manifests itself through tingle, Pain or Numbness in the hand. The complaints can be on wrist occur in single fingers but they are also perceived entire hand may be affected by the symptoms.

Characteristically, pain can be triggered when the Knocked area over carpal tunnel becomes.

Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The Cause of carpal tunnel syndrome is a Narrowing of the so-called Median nerves (Median nerve) that runs through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. The "Carpal Tunnel" is one of connective tissue enclosed tube on the wrist on the Forearm side to palm side.

Different triggers like one pregnancy, certain manual work, Broken bones or other diseases like that Diabetes (Diabetes mellitus) or Hypothyroidism (Hypothyroidism) can put pressure on the carpal tunnel, which puts pressure on the median nerves, causing the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Therapy of carpal tunnel syndrome

Especially in the Initial stage and with slight complaints usually one conservative treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. This includes the Tprotrude from a wrist splint or from Support bandages, pain reliever and anti-inflammatory drugs or one cold- or Heat therapy.

In some cases it can Injecting corticosteroids be useful in the carpal tunnel.

At persistent discomfort should be a surgery be considered. It will tapewhat limits the carpal tunnel to the palm, severedwhat a Pressure relief of the middle nerve leads. If the carpal tunnel syndrome has not been around for too long, the nerve will subsequently recover, complaints rarely remain or must be a again operational Intervention.

Splint after the operation

For a few days after the operation of carpal tunnel syndrome becomes a Cotton wool bandage or a light compression bandage applied to the wrist so that the surgical wound can heal and there is no secondary bleeding. If necessary, come after the operation pain reliever drugs or Cold pads for use.

If one Splint after the operation must be worn is usually one individual decision and also depends on Course of operation and the Type and duration of the carpal tunnel syndrome from.

Are important independent movement exercises of the fingers from the first postoperative day. The fingers should be functionally treated with little or no stress Finger stiffness and one Water retention in the hand to prevent.

If no hinge rail has to be worn after surgery and the exercises are started early, in most cases the hand is already there very early usable again in daily life and at work.

When should the splint be worn?

Especially at night the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are particularly pronounced because that Wrist often kinks while sleepingwhich increases the pressure on the carpal tunnel and median nerve. A railthat is worn at night, prevents this kinking and relieves the discomfort.

During the day should the Splint not worn rather, it is important to move the wrist normally during the day. Otherwise it can become a Stiffening of the joints come and the Muscles of forearm and hand get weaker, which shouldn't happen.

Also should be during the day excessive efforts of the hands should be avoided. Activities in which the wrists are stretched or bent for a long time should be avoided (e.g. cycling).

Duration

A Wrist splint can be a good solution to relieve the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. This can be especially true for minor complaints wearing a splint at night reduce symptoms and speed healing. The rail should as long as worn at night, like carpal tunnel syndrome complaints caused.

In some cases it comes after a few weeks to an improvement, then the rail can be omitted. Should the symptoms persist despite wearing the splint again consulted a doctor be to further treatment options to discuss.

How long a rail after an operation should be worn on the carpal tunnel, will usually individually with the attending physician agreed. Usually the time in which the splint is to be worn after surgery exceeds a few days to weeks Not.