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Can carpal tunnel syndrome be prevented?

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Avoiding or reducing the repetitive motions that put the wrist into a bent position may help to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome.

First answer by Gale Ency. of Alt Med. Last edit by Gale Ency. of Alt Med. Contributor trust: 16 [recommend contributor ]. Question popularity: 1 [recommend question].

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