SynthesisBMJ clinical evidence2010
Carpal tunnel syndrome.
Synthesis in BMJ clinical evidence, 2010. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Who cites it
14 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Therapeutic ultrasound for carpal tunnel syndrome.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2013Pooled it
- Splinting for carpal tunnel syndrome.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2012Pooled it
- Exercise and mobilisation interventions for carpal tunnel syndrome.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2012Pooled it
- Ergonomic positioning or equipment for treating carpal tunnel syndrome.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2012Pooled it
- Mechanical wrist traction as a non-invasive treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.Trials · 2017Trial
- 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
- Ultrasound Guided Hydrodissection of Median Nerve with the Use of 5% Dextrose in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Case Report.JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association · 2024Article
- Wrist Immobilization after Surgical Decompression of the Median Nerve in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review.Revista brasileira de ortopedia · 2024Article
- Splinting for carpal tunnel syndrome.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2023Review
- A safe and easy-to-use ultrasound-guided hydrodissection technique for the carpal tunnel syndrome: a minimally invasive approach.Journal of ultrasound · 2022Article
- Effect of Manual Acupuncture for Mild-to-Moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review.Journal of pharmacopuncture · 2021Review
- Long-Term Follow-Up Results of Mechanical Wrist Traction as Non-Invasive Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.Frontiers in neurology · 2021Article
- Demographic factors associated with dietary supplement prescriptions filled by United States Military Service Members 2005-2013.BMC complementary and alternative medicine · 2017Article
- Carpal tunnel syndrome - an occupational hazard facing dentistry.International dental journal · 2013Review
Corrections and comments
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Authors and funding
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Funding
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Abstract
introductionCarpal tunnel syndrome is a neuropathy caused by compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel. However, the severity of symptoms and signs does not often correlate well with the extent of nerve damage. METHODS AND OUTCOMES: We conducted a systematic review and aimed to answer the following clinical questions: What are the effects of drug treatments, non-drug treatments, surgical treatments, and postoperative treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome? We searched: Medline, Embase, The Cochrane Library, and other important databases up to March 2009 (Clinical Evidence reviews are updated periodically; please check our website for the most up-to-date version of this review). We included harms alerts from relevant organisations such as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
resultsWe found 53 systematic reviews, RCTs, or observational studies that met our inclusion criteria. We performed a GRADE evaluation of the quality of evidence for interventions.
conclusionsIn this systematic review we present information relating to the effectiveness and safety of the following interventions: acupuncture, carpal tunnel release surgery (open and endoscopic), diuretics, internal neurolysis, local and systemic corticosteroids, massage therapy, nerve and tendon gliding exercises, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), pyridoxine, therapeutic ultrasound, and wrist splints.
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