ArticleInternational journal of clinical rheumatology2010
Current options for nonsurgical management of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Article in International journal of clinical rheumatology, 2010. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT03196817 (Non-surgical Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome), which is not on this map. Cited by 41 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Non-surgical Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Night Splint Versus Local Corticosteroid Infiltration: Clinical Randomized Trial
Who cites it
41 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 120 citations in OpenAlex.
- Comparative assessment of seven surgical procedures in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: a network meta-analysis empowering physician-patient decision-making.Neurosurgical review · 2025Pooled it
- Global and Regional Prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis Based on a Systematic Review.Musculoskeletal care · 2024Pooled it
- Does Societal Cost Information Affect Patient Decision-Making in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? A Randomized Controlled Trial.Hand (New York, N.Y.) · 2021Trial
- The Influence of Cost Information on Treatment Choice: A Mixed-Methods Study.The Journal of hand surgery · 2020Trial
- Role of Biomechanical Factors in Resolution of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among a Population of Workers.Journal of occupational and environmental medicine · 2019Trial
- Comparison of single-dose radial extracorporeal shock wave and local corticosteroid injection for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome including mid-term efficacy: a prospective randomized controlled trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2018Trial
- Exploring the Effectiveness of External Use of Bach Flower Remedies on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Pilot Study.Journal of evidence-based complementary & alternative medicine · 2017Trial
- Order of surgical intervention in double-crush syndrome.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Article
- Review
- Efficacy of Surgical Management Among Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Not Responding to Medical Management.Cureus · 2025Article
- Hydrogel-Based Innovations in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Bridging Pathophysiological Complexities and Translational Therapeutic Gaps.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Comparing scissors and scalpels to a novel surgical instrument: a biomechanical sectioning study.BMC biomedical engineering · 2024Article
- Comparison of surgical and non-surgical approaches in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome: A Cochrane Review summary with commentary.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2024Article
- Aesthetic and Functional Outcomes of Open Carpal Tunnel Release and Thread Carpal Tunnel Release: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Indian journal of plastic surgery : official publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India · 2024Article
- Management of "De Novo" Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy: A Narrative Review.Journal of personalized medicine · 2024Review
- Prevalence, Awareness, and Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among Diabetic Patients.Cureus · 2024Article
- Occupational Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: a scoping review of causes, mechanisms, diagnosis, and intervention strategies.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Diagnostic Accuracy of Integrating Ultrasound and Shear Wave Elastography in Assessing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Severity: a Prospective Observational Study.Orthopedic research and reviews · 2024Article
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- Neurodynamic Techniques in the Treatment of Mild-to-Moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common of the entrapment neuropathies. Surgical decompression is commonly performed and has traditionally been considered the defnitive treatment for CTS. Conservative treatment options include physical therapy, bracing, steroid injections and alternative medicine. While CTS is often progressive, patients may get better without formal treatment. The resolution of symptoms is not necessarily related to the severity of the clinical findings and self-limited activity is common. The current literature suggests that bracing and corticosteroid injections may be useful in the nonsurgical treatment of CTS, although the benefits may be short term. There is limited evidence regarding the efficacy of other treatments, such as therapy, exercise, yoga, acupuncture, lasers and magnets, and further studies are needed. Surgery is recommended for progressive functional deficits and significant pain.
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