“…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.…”