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8. Wearing a Splint as Treatment

Wearing a splint to immobilize your wrist may help reduce the pain associated with the carpal boss. You can use the splint while icing and while taking pain medications to further reduce pain and swelling. Immobilizing your wrist will help reduce inflammation because it reduces the stress on the limb.

splint Carpal Boss

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