2002
DOI: 10.1001/jama.288.10.1281
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Treatment Options for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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“…Patients with CTS often complain with hand and arm pain and other sensory disturbances (13). CTS has the potential to substantially limit performance of activities of daily living for some individuals (20). The pathophysiology involves a combination of mechanical trauma and ischemic injury to median nerve within the carpal canal (21).…”
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“…Patients with CTS often complain with hand and arm pain and other sensory disturbances (13). CTS has the potential to substantially limit performance of activities of daily living for some individuals (20). The pathophysiology involves a combination of mechanical trauma and ischemic injury to median nerve within the carpal canal (21).…”
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confidence: 99%
“…wrist splints, modification of activities, NSAIDs or diuretics and using invasive steroid injections or open carpal tunnel release only if non‐invasive treatment have turned out to be ineffective (23). Even though surgery for CTS is generally considered safe and effective, the possible risk associated with surgery and the potential for complications may contribute to the preference of some patients for non‐surgical treatment (20). A lot of studies have been published concerning the efficacy of conservative treatment in CTS.…”
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“…1,6,9,10 These complications must be viewed with respect to the direct medical costs of surgical interventions as well as the socioeconomic costs in terms of workers' compensation costs, lost or reduced wages for the patient during the rehabilitative process that may last several days to weeks, and potentially long-term disability costs. 1,9,11,12 Despite the positive clinical outcomes of surgical interventions, the American Academy of Neurology and 40% of neurologists in the Netherlands recommend conservative management of CTS before surgical intervention. 13,14 Empirical evidence also indicates that many patients with CTS have self-limiting symptoms and respond to nonoperative conservative treatments-including rest, modification of physical behaviors, splinting, nerve gliding exercises, manual therapy techniques, and anti-inflammatory medications.…”
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“…En el STC leve o moderado los tratamientos conservadores, como fármacos y la aplicación de medidas físicas (férula de carpo 3 , magnetoterapia, quiropraxia, acupuntura láser e inyección de esteroides o insulina), han demostrado beneficios significativos del dolor y de la funcionalidad de la mano a corto plazo. Otros estudios con esteroides, diuréticos, AINE y vitamina B 6 4 han demostrado resultados no concluyentes de eficacia analgésica. Los opioides y los antidepresivos son eficaces para el control del dolor neuropático del STC, aunque la presencia de efectos adversos limita su uso.…”
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“…Las limitaciones de estas opciones farmacoterapéuticas han motivado el estudio de otros tratamientos como los antiepilépticos, entre ellos la gabapentina. El estudio de Kaplan et al 5 demostró que el fracaso del tratamiento conservador se asociaba de forma más significativa a pacientes con edad mayor de 50 años, con más de 10 meses de duración de los síntomas, parestesias constantes y Phallen positivo a los 30 s. Por otro lado, aunque la cirugía en el STC generalmente se considera segura y efectiva, en ciertos casos, debido a los posibles riesgos asociados al acto quirúrgico, puede preferirse el tratamiento conservador 6 . Según Gerritsen et al 3 , la descompresión quirúrgica parece ser más efectiva que la férula de descarga de muñeca en períodos de seguimiento de hasta 18 meses.…”
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