Carpal tunnel syndrome medical therapy

Overview

CTS treatment should be started as soon as possible. More frequent breaks and applying cold packs are helpful in reducing swelling. Other treatment options are wrist surgical and nonsurgical options.

Treatment

Nonsurgical therapy (CONSERVATIVE MANAGEMENT)

In early diagnosed cases, nonsurgical methods can be helpful in carpal tunnel syndrome improvement.

• Lifestyle Modification
• Oral Medication
• Wrist splinting
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
• Corticosteroid Injection

Surgical therapy

• Endoscopic surgery
• Open surgery

Alternative medicine

• Yoga
• Hand therapy
• High-intensity Ultrasound therapy