Mechanical wrist traction as a non-invasive treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

Mechanical wrist traction as a non-invasive treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common, compressive nerve-entrapment disorder with symptoms of numbness, paresthesia, and pain. Carpal tunnel release surgery is the only known long-term effective treatment. However, surgery is invasive and up to 30% of patients report recurrenc...

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Main Authors: Margreet Meems, Viola Spek, Willem J. Kop, Berend-Jan Meems, Leo H. Visser, Victor J. M. Pop
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire
Carpal tunnel release surgery
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Mechanical traction
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-017-2208-9

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