ReviewJournal of orthopaedics2023
Injections for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome: A narrative review of the literature.
Review in Journal of orthopaedics, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07207460 (Comparison of Hydrodissection Techniques Using 5% Dextrose for the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome), which is not on this map. Cited by 7 papers.
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Comparison of Hydrodissection Techniques Using 5% Dextrose for the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 21 citations in OpenAlex.
- Ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency versus perineural platelet rich plasma injection for the treatment of idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome: a prospective randomized controlled study.BMC anesthesiology · 2025Trial
- Rising Use of Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Injections: National Trends, Drivers of Utilization, and Outcomes.Journal of hand surgery global online · 2026Article
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- Hydrogel-Based Innovations in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Bridging Pathophysiological Complexities and Translational Therapeutic Gaps.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Flexor tendon rupture following repeated corticosteroid injections for carpal tunnel syndrome: A case report.International journal of surgery case reports · 2024Article
- Carpal tunnel syndrome.Nature reviews. Disease primers · 2024Review
- Carpal Tunnel Release Versus Local Corticosteroid Injection for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.JB & JS open accessReview
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Abstract
Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome is an extremely common condition in the general population. Nonoperative treatment is a mainstay of management prior to surgical carpal tunnel release. Injections are frequently used as treatment, especially corticosteroid injections, but there is little consensus in the literature regarding injection number, volume, corticosteroid dose, and technique. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was performed of PubMed to identify papers relating to corticosteroid injections as well as other injections performed in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Results: A total of 45 articles were selected for inclusion in this review. Corticosteroid injections for carpal tunnel syndrome are discussed in detail, including injection number, volume, and technique as well as corticosteroid dose. Alternative injections for management of carpal tunnel syndrome are also discussed. Conclusions: Corticosteroid injections have been identified as a safe, effective short term management option for carpal tunnel syndrome. However, there is no standardized recommendation for specifics of their use in relation to corticosteroid dose, number of injections, injectate volume, and use of ultrasound guidance. Further research is required to better establish the optimal role for corticosteroid injections in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. Platelet rich plasma, lidocaine, and hyaluronic acid, among others, are additional injections that warrant further exploration for use in management of carpal tunnel syndrome.
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