I do advanced microsurgery reconstruction to simple fracture work. Depending upon what we find during arthroscopy, the person may return to activities as soon as two weeks. If a ligament or tendon is reconstructed after the wrist arthroscopy, it may take 6 to 8 weeks before you return to sports. The best way to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome is by being aware of your environment and your own body's position. It is important that when you notice some numbness and tingling in your fingers, you stop for a minute or two.
Most people never get carpal tunnel syndrome.
Most people type and work and never have any significant problems with their hands and wrists. But if you do, it is just better to pay attention sooner rather than latter when you have symptoms, stop what you are doing, take a break, just be reasonable to your body. If they cause scarring or tendon problems, then it is an option. The hardware is a way that we use to keep the bone fragments in a particular place while the bones and the wrist are healing. If you have problems with wrist motion, then it may be a reasonable option, but routinely we leave the hardware in your body.