Journal article
Outcomes in carpal tunnel syndrome: symptom severity, conservative management and progression to surgery.
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study investigated the relationship between severity of symptoms and success of nonoperative and operative treatment in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
METHODS: An observational cohort study regarding the management of CTS was conducted. Thirty patients referred to a tertiary hand centre with a diagnosis of CTS were prospectively followed. Twenty-five of the patients (47 affected hands) were available for long-term …
Authors
Boyd KU; Gan BS; Ross DC; Richards RS; Roth JH; MacDermid JC
Journal
Clinical & Investigative Medicine, Vol. 28, No. 5, pp. 254–260
Publication Date
10 2005
ISSN
0147-958X