Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome with wrist splinting: study protocol for a randomized placebo-controlled trial

Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome with wrist splinting: study protocol for a randomized placebo-controlled trial

Abstract Background Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common cause of pain, weakness, sensory loss, and activity limitations. Currently, the most common initial treatment is use of a rigid splint immobilizing the wrist, usually during night-time, for several weeks. Evidence regarding the efficacy an...

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Main Authors: Isam Atroshi, Kamelia Tadjerbashi, Steven J. McCabe, Jonas Ranstam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Carpal tunnel syndrome
CTS
Median nerve
Wrist
Non-surgical treatment
Splinting
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-019-3635-6

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