International journal of rheumatic diseases
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Local steroid injection versus wrist splinting for carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized clinical trial.
We conducted a prospective randomized parallel clinical trial comparing the efficacy of local steroid injection and nocturnal wrist splinting in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). ⋯ Although local steroid injection and nocturnal wrist splinting were equally effective in the treatment of patients with CTS, only the former improved objective hand function. Local steroid injection also resulted in better patient satisfaction and less painkiller use without causing more side effects.