Methods and compositions for treating carpal tunnel syndrome
OwnerLarry Caldwell, Bradley S. Galerinventors
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Abstract
Methods are provided for treating a host suffering from a condition resulting from pressure applied to the median nerve of the carpal tunnel, e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome. In the subject methods, an effective amount of a topical NSAID formulation is applied to the palmar dermal surface proximal to the target median nerve. Practice of the above methods results in an amelioration of at least one symptom associated with the condition being treated. Also provided are kits for practicing the subject methods.
Claims23
A method for at least ameliorating a symptom associated with pressure applied to the median nerve of the carpal tunnel of a host, said method comprising:
- topically applying an affective amount of a topical NSAID formulation to a palmar dermal surface of said subject proximal to said carpal tunnel;
- whereby at least one symptom associated with pressure applied to the median nerve of said carpal tunnel is at least ameliorated.
A method of treating a mammal suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, said method comprising:
- topically applying a nonsalicylate NSAID formulation to a palmar dermis of said mammal for a period of time sufficient for amelioration of at least one symptom of said syndrome to occur;
- whereby said mammal is treated.
A method for treating a human suffering from pain caused by pressure on the median nerve, said method comprising:
- topically applying a nonsalicylate NSAID formulation to the palmar dermis proximal to said median nerve in a manner sufficient to at least reduce said pain;
- whereby said human is treated.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.