Prospective clinical trial comparing C-Trac™ splint with conventional resting splint for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome

INTERVENTION: Comparing the C‐Trac™ splint versus the conventional resting splint CONDITION: Carpal tunnel syndrome ; Nervous System Diseases ; Carpal tunnel syndrome PRIMARY OUTCOME: Levine questionnaire scores in each group at 8 weeks SECONDARY OUTCOME: 1. Grip, pinch and sensation scores at 8 weeks; 2. Levine questionnaire scores, grip, pinch and sensation scores at 0 and 4 weeks and at 6, 12, 24 and 60 months INCLUSION CRITERIA: Patients less than 65 years of age presenting to the Pulvertaft Hand Centre with a diagnosis of mild or moderate carpal tunnel syndrome, confirmed by nerve conduction studies and clinical assessment