Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Management in Breast Cancer Survivors at Risk for Lymphedema

BACKGROUND: Breast cancer survivors that have undergone axillary lymph node dissection have an increased risk of developing same-side upper extremity lymphedema. Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome in the ipsilateral limb may not receive appropriate surgical therapy (carpal tunnel release) because of concerns that it may trigger or worsen lymphedema. METHODS: A state transition cohort model was used to evaluate the treatment options for breast …