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By Mayo Clinic staff
Your doctor says you have carpal tunnel syndrome. Will nonsurgical treatments ease the pain, numbness and weakness in your hand? Or will you need an operation?
This guide is designed for those who have already been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome and are deciding how to treat it. The guide explains your treatment options, including the pros and cons of each.
Review the guide in sequence by following the links at the right or at the bottom of each page. Treatments are listed in the order most people typically try them — from nonsurgical options to surgical options.
Carpal tunnel syndrome treatment options