Jan 08, 2014 What is CTRAC CTRAC IS a Hand traction unit as classified by the FDA. It is the first pneumatic hand traction device for the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. It is simple to use, 5 minutes 3 times a day for 6 weeks. Though, most patients obtain dramatic relief in the first 2 weeks of use. Ctrac is a patient-controlled treatment can be used on either right or left hand and treats mild, moderate and severe forms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, avoiding the need for surgery in 75% of users. This non-invasive, safe, and easy-to-use alternative has been proven to decrease symptoms in patients that failed other types of conservative therapy by opening the Carpal Tunnel. Dr. B. Sucher has done multiple studies on stretching the transverse carpal ligament and has proven that this ligament does stretch.
