systematic_review
2007
High Quality
Local corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel syndrome
Marshall S, Tardif G, Ashworth N
Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Methodology
Cochrane review of RCTs of local corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Key Findings
Local steroid injection produced significant clinical improvement at one month compared with placebo, without clear benefit beyond one month.
Conclusions
Steroid injection gives short-term relief of carpal tunnel symptoms.
Limitations
Short follow-up; few trials beyond one month.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
Year:2007
Sample Size:415
Quality Score:8/10
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