systematic_review
    2008
    High Quality

    Surgical versus non-surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome

    Verdugo RJ, Salinas RA, Castillo JL

    Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

    Methodology

    Cochrane review of RCTs comparing surgical decompression with splinting or conservative care.

    Key Findings

    Surgery produced better symptom improvement at 6 and 12 months than splinting, with more short-term complications.

    Conclusions

    Surgical release outperforms conservative care for established carpal tunnel syndrome.

    Limitations

    Few trials; conservative arms varied in intensity.

    Related Health Concerns

    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Study Details

    Year:2008
    Sample Size:431
    Quality Score:8/10

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