1. A review of treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome
- Author
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T. L. Sevier and J. K. Wilson
- Subjects
Adult ,Male ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Treatment outcome ,Neural Conduction ,Risk Assessment ,Severity of Illness Index ,Surgical methods ,medicine ,Humans ,Carpal tunnel syndrome ,Physical Therapy Modalities ,business.industry ,Electromyography ,Rehabilitation ,Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal ,Recovery of Function ,Middle Aged ,medicine.disease ,Decompression, Surgical ,Prognosis ,Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ,Combined Modality Therapy ,Median nerve ,nervous system diseases ,Surgery ,Splints ,Treatment Outcome ,Manipulation, Orthopedic ,Female ,business - Abstract
A common disorder encountered by healthcare specialists is carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). CTS is a neuropathy disorder caused by compression on the median nerve.Currently, there are several treatment methods for CTS such as: (1) non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs); (2) injection of medications; (3) immobilization by splinting; (4) rehabilitation modalities (therapeutic ultrasound, ASTM AdvantEDGE, stretching and strengthening); and (5) surgery by carpal tunnel release.While NSAIDs, injections, and splinting have shown promise in relieving symptoms, long-term outcomes have been poor.This article provides a background in current treatment methods and an insight into the focal point of the future.
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- 2003