Surgical Techniques
Physical Therapy Matches Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Researchers at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos conducted a randomized, parallel-group trial involving 100 women with CTS who were randomly allocated to surgery or a physical therapy regimen focusing on the neck and median nerve for 30 minutes, once a week. Patients were assessed at baseline and at one, three, six, and 12 months after treatment, with the primary outcome being self-rated hand function, as assessed by the Boston CTS questionnaire. Secondary outcomes included active cervical range of motion, pinch-tip grip force, and severity subscale on the Boston questionnaire. More...16 Mar 2017
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