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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - April 30, 2001 6:51:00 AM

anpt2003

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What modalities are used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome?

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Re: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - April 30, 2001 5:54:00 PM

edilling

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A Knife.

As unappealing as surgery is, the orthopods in my area have had great success in treating moderate to severe CTS.

The other great modality is prevention. Good ergonomics and job selection. Just as people who don't like snow should not move to Alaska, People who's bodies have small carpal tunnels should avoid jobs / activities which require repetive hand movements.

In mild cases, modalities which reduce inflammation- rest, bracing, soft tissue mobilization, ice, heat, ultrasound - are of some benefit.

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Re: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - April 30, 2001 7:48:00 PM

chrishkpt

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don't forget the chance of double crush injury
screening out the cervical is important

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Re: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - May 1, 2001 8:06:00 PM

bburas

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anpt2003,

i've had great success treating pts w/ IOP and dexamethasone. in combination w/ splinting, specific hep and nerve/tendon glide exercises we've been able to help a number of pts avoid the knife.

bburas

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Re: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - May 2, 2001 5:13:00 AM

mcap

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I agree with the previous:

Conservative regimens fo Ionto, splinting (in neutral) and tendon/nerve gliding have proven effective.

mcap

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Re: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - May 16, 2001 8:30:00 PM

abrar

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Personally i've found STM, icing, ultrasound to be useless is about 50% of the cases I hace treated. The best results seem to come thru splinting, stretching exercises, and prevention of repetitive movements.....

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