The Journal of hand surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Symptom severity and conservative treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome in association with eventual carpal tunnel release.
To study the relationship between the severity of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) symptoms and surgery for CTS and the relationship between conservative treatments and surgery for CTS. ⋯ CTS is a costly and high-burden disorder, resulting in reduced quality of life. Research should examine when and for whom conservative care is an effective choice and the association between conservative care and the eventual need for CTS surgery.