C TRAC decreases symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome as shown in research studies.

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abstract of the published research

Abstract

     This study evaluated the treatment efficacy and patient satisfaction of a new Hand Traction Device called C-Trac in patients tt failed conservative therapy for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). Patients were diagnosed with Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies (EMG/NCS). Only patients with a positive Phalens test and a Visual Analog Pain Scale of more than 5/10 were eligible for the study. The patients had tried Non Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS), Resting Hand Splint (RHS) during the night, Acupuncture, and/or hand therapy for a minimum of 4 months.

    In order to test C-TRAC as the sole treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, patients included in the study stopped all other forms of therapy. (NSAIDS, Hand Therapy, Acupuncture, Massage, Manipulations, cortisone injections). A group of 19 patients used C-TRAC hand traction device for 5 minutes 3 times daily for 40 weeks. After the 4 week period the device was used as needed. The patients were followed up weekly for 4 weeks, then at 7 months.

   Visual Analog Scale was used to assess pain, tingling, and numbness in the treated hand. The number of times patients woke up at night and satisfaction with the use of the device were also evaluated. The average VAS for pain decreased from 8.53 to 1.05. The average tingling decreased from 8.15 to 0.95. The average numbness decreased from 8.47 to 0.95. The average number of times patients woke up per night because of CTS symptoms decreased from 3.05 to 0.10. Patients showed significant improvement at 4 weeks and were maintained at 7 months follow up. Fifteen 15 patients (79%) rated their treatment as excellent and 4 (21%) as good and none (0%) as fair or poor.

    Clinical Relevance: This device is very effective and well tolerated in treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in patients that failed conservative therapy.

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