• Should I wear a wrist brace after carpal tunnel surgery?

I am a 27 year old female. I will have carpal tunnel surgery. Should I wear a wrist brace after carpal tunnel surgery?

3 Answers

  • Surgeon
  • Ansonia, CT

Yes, an ACE brace during the day for 4 weeks should be good.

  • Hand Surgeon
  • Chevy Chase, MD

No! However, at 27, please be sure you need the surgery. Carpal tunnel is quite rare in your age group.

  • Hand Surgeon
  • Great Neck, NY

The answer is no. After successful carpal tunnel release surgery, you should no longer need to wear a carpal tunnel brace.

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