Abstract
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy and is caused by chronic compression of the median nerve as it enters the carpal tunnel. Although the prevalence and incidence of CTS vary widely depending on the diagnostic criteria used, it is thought that, clinically, approximately 1 in 10 people have development of carpal tunnel syndrome. 1,2 At this time, there is no consensus for the treatment of mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons has stated that nonsurgical treatments, such as splinting of the wrist to a neutral position and local corticosteroid injections, are reasonable options for patients early in the course of symptoms when there is no evidence of median nerve denervation.
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