Treatment Options for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Wilgis compares two treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome: splinting and surgery. Even though surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome is generally considered safe and effective, the possible risk associated with surgery and the potential for complications may contribute to the preference of some p...

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Veröffentlicht in:	JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association 2002-09, Vol.288 (10), p.1281-1282
1. Verfasser:	Wilgis, E. F. Shaw
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Carpal tunnel syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - surgery Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - therapy Comparative analysis Humans Surgery Therapy
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Zusammenfassung:	Wilgis compares two treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome: splinting and surgery. Even though surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome 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 nonsurgical treatment.
ISSN:	0098-7484 1538-3598
DOI:	10.1001/jama.288.10.1281