But he helps people avoid surgery if at all possible. We need to have help from their employers. We need to have help from many other sources to make them understand that this requires life changes, he said. Dr. Zehr added that early treatment can enhance the likelihood of success. Computer keyboards are blamed for a dramatic rise in carpal tunnel injuries.
Some patients get relief when they switch to a keyboard that requires a different wrist position.
We give them some software that s self-paced so they can train on their own. Rea King gets relief by wearing special wrist bands containing ice packs, especially at night to reduce swelling. Surgery reduces pain and numbness, but it does not let you go back to doing the same repetitive job. WFAA-TV Co. All Rights Reserved. Join or start this discussion Get personalized traffic reports.