EE EXPERIENCED NUMBNESS IN HIS HANDS AND REPORTED IT 1-25-98. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME ON 2-18-98. AT THAT TIME, EE DID NOT WANT TO HAVE SURGERY. WHEN HIS CONDITION WORSENE D EE RETURNED TO THE DR. ON 3-27-02. THE DR. REDIAGNOSED CTS AND PRESCRIBED WRIST BRACES.