Tag: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Tied to Increased Incidence of Heart Failure
Significant association was similar for women and men, and was seen for patients aged 61 to 70 years and 70 years and older
RSNA: Lasting Benefit Seen for Hydrodissection in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Improvement in mean Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire persisted at weeks 12 and 24; lasting reduction seen in median nerve cross-sectional area
RSNA: Lasting Benefit Seen for Hydrodissection in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Improvement in mean Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire persisted at weeks 12 and 24; lasting reduction seen in median nerve cross-sectional area
Steroid Injection No Better for Long-Term Carpal Tunnel Symptoms
At five years, no difference seen in symptoms, but rates of subsequent surgical treatment lower with methylprednisolone versus saline injection
Autoimmune Disorders May Up Risk for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hazard ratio for developing CTS significantly increased for Sjögren syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis
Steroid Injection Betters Hand Function With Carpal Tunnel
Nocturnal wrist splinting also effective, but doesn't improve hand function
Carpal Tunnel Up With Increased Electronic Device Use
Especially for those who spend more than five hours a day on their devices, researchers say
Electroacupuncture May Benefit Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Patients undergoing electroacupuncture reported less disability and less severe symptoms
PT Beats Surgery for Quick Relief of Carpal Tunnel Pain
Physical therapy as effective as surgery in medium, long term; more effective for pain relief in short term
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Up With Overweight, Obesity
Risk of CTS up 7.4 percent for each one-unit increase in body mass index
