Carpel Tunnel Wrist Braces Treatment Report

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What is Carpel Tunnel Wrist Braces?

An example of Carpel Tunnel Wrist Braces

A wrist brace can help correct posture and prevent flare-ups of carpal tunnel syndrome. It is useful to wear when doing activities that involve extensive use of your hand. These actions can include computer work, household chores, cooking or carpentry.

Reported Purpose & Perceived Effectiveness

Reasons and Perceived effectiveness
Perceived Effectiveness
Purpose # of patients # of patients with evaluations
Major
Moderate
Slight
None
Can’t tell
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 25 2 Efficacy_major Efficacy_none
Pain 17 0
Arthritis pain 13 1 Efficacy_moderate
Tendonitis 6 0
Hypermobility Syndrome 4 0
Numbness in fingers 3 2 Efficacy_moderate Efficacy_none

See all 49 patients currently using Carpel Tunnel Wrist Braces

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Reported Side Effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Severe
 0
Moderate
 0
Mild
 2
None
 4

Commonly reported side effects, conditions, and hospitalizations associated with Carpel Tunnel Wrist Braces

Itchy rash 1
Hospitalization 1

Reported Schedules

Frequently reported dosages based on patients currently using Carpel Tunnel Wrist Braces. See all 24 dosages ►

  2other as needed one time 0other as needed 1other as needed 1 hr weekly 1 other daily 2 other daily 6 hr daily 8 hr daily 12 hr daily
  4 Number of Patients: 4 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 7 Number of Patients: 7 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 5 Number of Patients: 5 4 Number of Patients: 4 7 Number of Patients: 7 2 Number of Patients: 2  

Reported Stop Reasons

Why Patients Stopped Using (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Course of treatment ended 5   Course of treatment ended: 56%
Did not seem to work 3   Did not seem to work: 33%
Doctor's advice 1   Doctor's advice: 11%
Other 1   Other: 11%

See all 9 patients who’ve stopped using Carpel Tunnel Wrist Braces

Reported Duration See details about how long patients take this treatment ▼

How Long Current Patients Have Been Using Carpel Tunnel Wrist Braces

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0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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How Long Patients Used Before Stopping

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0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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Reported Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼

Adherence

Taking treatment as prescribed

Adherence of Carpel Tunnel Wrist Braces

Always
 2 33%
Usually
 2 33%
Sometimes
 1 17%
Never
 1 17%

Burden

Difficulty being on treatment

Burden of Carpel Tunnel Wrist Braces

Very
 0 0%
Somewhat
 0 0%
A little
 3 50%
Not at all
 3 50%

Cost

Paid out of pocket

Cost of Carpel Tunnel Wrist Braces

$200+
 0 0%
$100-199
 0 0%
$50-99
 0 0%
$25-49
 1 50%
< $25
 1 50%

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2 patient evaluations for Carpel Tunnel Wrist Braces

  • Sagen
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    MS: 38 yrs
    Mentor
    Type: Progressive Relapsing
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Moderate
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: moderate
    Swallowing: moderate
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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Purposes: Pain in arms, Numbness in fingers, and Pain in hands (Started Feb 03, 2010)
Date Dosage Pain in arms Perceived effectiveness Numbness in fingers Perceived effectiveness Pain in hands Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 29, 2011 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default MildMildMildMild SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes A littleA littleA littleA little
Feb 04, 2010 1 other Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
Aug 29, 2011
Advice & Tips
During the day I wear it when I type. I only have one and can't always find it. lso, makes typing more of a burden.
Date
Feb 04, 2010
Advice & Tips
Wear the brace at night while sleeping and during naps. Can also use during day if needed.
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Purpose: Pain in right hand and wrist (Started Feb 01, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 01, 2011 8 hr Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
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4 additional evaluations for Carpel Tunnel Wrist Braces are not currently shared publicly.

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