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Review
. 2020 Apr;13(2):141-147.
doi: 10.1007/s12178-020-09616-0.

Non-operative Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Peter J Ostergaard  1 , Maximilian A Meyer  1 , Brandon E Earp  2
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Review

Non-operative Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Peter J Ostergaard et al. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2020 Apr.

Abstract

To determine the current evidence for various non-operative therapies in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome RECENT FINDINGS: Multiple non-operative treatment modalities exist in the treatment of mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. While certain modalities such as splinting and corticosteroid injections have moderate- to high-quality evidence to support use, other less commonly used treatments have fewer therapeutic indications in the current literature. Healthcare providers should be able to initiate the appropriate diagnostic evaluation and assess the utility of non-operative therapies in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. Moreover, healthcare providers should also be able to understand the evidence behind each treatment and the indications for surgical intervention.

Keywords: Carpal tunnel syndrome; Injection; Non-operative treatment; Splinting.

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Conflict of interest statement

Dr. Ostergaard and Dr. Meyer declare that they have no conflict of interest. Dr. Earp has stock ownership in Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer.

Figures

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Common numbness/tingling distribution in carpal tunnel syndrome
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Wrist-neutral splint being worn for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome
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A corticosteroid injection being performed for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome
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Patient undergoing ultrasound therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome
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Anatomic locations of two acupoints in treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome
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