Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) - Related Resources

Cochrane reviews

There is insufficient evidence on the effect of therapeutic ultrasound for either short- or long-term symptom improvement in people with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) Therapeutic Ultrasound for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Standard open carpal tunnel release may offer similar results as the alternative surgical strategies Surgical Treatment Options for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Complaint of subjective swelling of the affected hand may be a diagnostic and prognostic symptom for the assessment and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome Swelling of the Hand or Wrist as a Sign of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

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