I'd try the Morton's Epsom lotion on those hands for your father.
Since I bought this new version this month, I've used it on the backs of my hands, and they are much much better. Less swelling, and numbness. No numbness upon awakening either.
Use only a little dollop on each hand.
I've had bilateral carpal tunnel for over 30 yrs. It was alarmingly severe when I was pregnant. Today it is liveable, so I have not tried surgery. Magnesium opens up the circulation by dilating small blood vessels. Given that the Morton's (available at WalMart for $5.98/8oz) is so inexpensive it is worth trying IMO. Most people are low in magnesium and do not eat the RDA for it.
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