Brace
The brace traditionally used in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is called a 'cock-up splint'. This utilizes a metal 'stay' on the palm side of the hand pushing the hand 'back / up'. the thinking is that this will open up the area that has the swelling. However, if the wrist ligaments are 'stretched' this position actually decreases the carpal tunnel height (putting more pressure on the Median Nerve).
Our brace differs in that we touch the tips of the thumb and little finger together, increasing the tunnel volume. Then, we fasten a 'hook & loop' strap around the base of the hand. You can then stop touching the thumb and little finger together, and enjoy full range of motion.
This glove must be worn 24-hours a day for 6 weeks, allowing the structure of the wrist to become more stable. Illustrations of the two braces are shown below. The 'full glove' is used to decrease edema
and the 'open glove' is used when the hand swelling is minimal.
LINKS
Dr.
Roger S. Rahn
Location: 4572 N Sunnyside Ave, Fresno, CA 93727 & Mailing: 1865 Herndon
Ave, Ste. K & Box # 310, Clovis, CA 93611
Phone: (559) 324-0628
E-mail:
DrRogerSRahn@sbcglobal.net