Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) – Related resources
22.09.2014 • Sonuncu dəyişiklik 24.02.2012
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Cochrane reviews
- There is insufficient evidence on the effect of therapeutic ultrasound for either short- or long-term symptom improvement in people with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) .
- Standard open carpal tunnel release may offer similar results as the alternative surgical strategies .
- Complaint of subjective swelling of the affected hand may be a diagnostic and prognostic symptom for the assessment and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome .
Computer keyboards with an alternative force-displacement of the keys or an alternative geometry may be beneficial for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Exercises compared to massage; breaks during computer work compared to no breaks; massage as an add-on treatment to manual therapy; and manual therapy as an add-on treatment to exercises may have a the positive effect on work-related arm, neck or shoulder complaints .
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