Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Primary Care and Occupational Factors

摘要: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) affects about 1% of working-aged people and is the commonest cause hand pain in manual workers. CTS a clinical diagnosis does not warrant any further investigation presence mild suggestive CTS. Although recommended non-surgical management still matter debate, nocturnal splinting or steroid injection are most countries, with strong to moderate level evidence for short-term efficacy. Patients an uncertain severe symptoms, should undergo nerve conduction studies referral specialist.